If I have a bench warrant out for my arrest for failing to finish my community service after being found guilty of a misdemeanor, what are my options?
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If I have a bench warrant out for my arrest for failing to finish my community service after being found guilty of a misdemeanor, what are my options?
Asked on December 10, 2014 under Criminal Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You need to hire an attorney and have them run interference for you with the bench arrant. If you are stopped for a traffic infraction you could get pulled in so you absolutely need to deal with it as soon as you can. The attorney can see if the DA will allow you to finish the community service so that the original deal is not nullified and the original misdemeanor charges reinstated and you are sentenced. Get help soon.
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