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i did my finger prints and i found out i have a warrant for drug possession but
that was like 20 years ago what do i need to do to get it drop without turning my
self in what are my option
Asked on March 7, 2017 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You need to hire an attorney to file a motion to quash the warrant or to file a writ to dismiss the charges. If the warrant is 20 years old, then most likely the statute of limitations has run and you can longer be prosecuted for the allegations.
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You need to hire an attorney to file a motion to quash the warrant or to file a writ to dismiss the charges. If the warrant is 20 years old, then most likely the statute of limitations has run and you can longer be prosecuted for the allegations.
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