If there was a warrant out for me 12 years ago for misdemeanor probation violation, is this still active?
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If there was a warrant out for me 12 years ago for misdemeanor probation violation, is this still active?
What can I do to take care of this. I haven’t lived there in 12 years.
Asked on December 3, 2015 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
arrants do not expire. Ths is true whether or not you still live in the issuing state. The only way to deal with this is to go back and appear before a judge in court. If you fail to do so, you could be picked up in any jurisdiction and held anytime that you are stopped by the police, for as little as a speeding ticket. While you may or may not be extradited, you will have to go through the humiliation and inconvenience of being taken into custody. Additionally, this can happen each and everytime that you are stopped. It will also show up in standard background checks, so this can also affect your ability to gain employment, etc.
At this point, you should consult directly with a criminal law attorney in the area of where the warrant was issued. They can best advise you further.
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