If I have a felony warrant, can I go to the DMV and get a replacment id without being arressted
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If I have a felony warrant, can I go to the DMV and get a replacment id without being arressted
It is a felony 3 failure to verify address.
Asked on February 6, 2017 under Criminal Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
When you try to get a new identification card at your local department of motor vehicles, the chances of your being arrested are pretty slim. The reason is that the DMV is not a law enforcement entity capable of arresting anyone. Further, it is doubtful that the DMV would have access to the criminal online system to know if there is an outstanding warrant against you. That having been said, there's the possibility whenever any government agency runs your name that an outstanding warrant will show and they can notify the police to come and arrest you. Accordingly, since warrants don't expire, you really need to take care of this warrant (as well as the underlying charge for which it was issued). At this point, you would be well advised to consult directly with a local criminal law attorney.
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