I have a warrant for DUI, can I travel to Europe without getting arrested?
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I have a warrant for DUI, can I travel to Europe without getting arrested?
I got this warrant about a year ago in MD. Now I live in AZ where they can’t extradite me. I really need to see my girlfriend in Europe. Will they arrest me at the airport and extradite me to MD? What states or countries should I fly from to be safe? I don’t mind going to jail but only after I see my girlfriend.
Asked on September 4, 2011 under Criminal Law, Arizona
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you have an outstanding warrant for a driving under the influence offense and are planning on traveling oversees from Arizona, there is a good likelihood that the outstanding warrant will show up upon check in for your flight oversees or most likely upon your return to the United States when you try to clear customs.
Prior to traveling, you should retain a criminal defense attorney to assist you concerning the warrant in Maryland in order to try and clear it. That way you will not be worried upon entry at the gate to depart the United States and upon your return.
As to what states or countries to fly from to be safe concerning the outstanding warrant, it makes no difference in that most likely the outstanding warrant will be accessible to United States customs when you arrive back into this country.
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