What to do if I just received indictment papers in the mail with charges for resisting arrest and disruption of official business?
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What to do if I just received indictment papers in the mail with charges for resisting arrest and disruption of official business?
The city that arrested me said a warrant was issued but never explained or gave me any documentation or notifications on why. I was harrassed by them for several days with them saying they were gonna come to my house and drag me out and I got pulled over by the city that harrassed me and ran as soon as they pulled me over because I didn’t know why they had a warrant.
Asked on March 29, 2013 under Criminal Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Since a warrant has already been issued, you need to consut directly with a criminal law attorney and take care of this ASAP. Warrants don't expire and as long as there is one out for your arrest you risk being taken into custody and jailed. At the very least, this will affect future employment, rental housing, student loans, etc. Again, find a lawyer that practices in criminal matters; get one in the area of where the warrant was issued so that they can utilize their local contacts with the court system to your best advantage.
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