If I may or may not have a warrant for my arrest but need to go to DMV, can they arrest me at there if I do have one?
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If I may or may not have a warrant for my arrest but need to go to DMV, can they arrest me at there if I do have one?
Asked on November 7, 2015 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Most likley not. The people who work there are not law enfonecement personal, so they cannot arrest you. Additionally, if the warrant if for a somewhat minor offense (e.g. failure to appear for a court appearance), then they in all liklihood not contact the police. However, if you are going there to try and obtain a license, you may not get one, depending on why the warrant was issued (i.e. DUI, etc.).
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