How should I take care of an out of state bench warrant?have been living Texas for the past 5 years.

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How should I take care of an out of state bench warrant?have been living Texas for the past 5 years.

The night I moved to another state 5 years ago, I got my first and only DUI. Since I have not been back.

Asked on June 27, 2014 under Criminal Law, Texas

Answers:

Richard Southard / Law Office of Richard Southard

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

The problem will not go away until you go back in front of the judge where the warrant was issueD and get it vacated. Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to arrange your voluntary surrender. You run the risk of spending significantly more time in jail if you are pulled over for any reason and they learn of the out of state warrant. You are looking at possibly 30 days in jail awaiting extradition. 

 


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