How likely is someone with a “no bail allowed” warrant likely to be sent to prison on the day of their court case?
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How likely is someone with a “no bail allowed” warrant likely to be sent to prison on the day of their court case?
My brother was convicted of a DUI, did the weekend work program, started to pay the fines, etc. He’s fallen off the wagon and now has a “no bail allowed” warrant. He has a court date on Monday. He does not have the means to pay for the fines/penalties, has no job and is homeless. He is meeting with our mom’s church to see if they will sponsor him for a rehab program.
Asked on June 1, 2012 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It sounds like your brother was on some sort of probation or court ordered program in which he has violated for failing to comply with all the terms and conditions ordered by the court. If a bench warrant has issued, then he will appear before the Judge to address the violations. At this point the Judge has the authority to send your brother to jail, continue him on his probation, or consider him for a drug/alcohol treatment program, but this will be the Judges decision to make.
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