What can be done with a private criminal complaint that has now turned to an arrest warrant?

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What can be done with a private criminal complaint that has now turned to an arrest warrant?

I have had a string of bad checks from a business gone bad in this state. One of my case files was a private criminal complaint and I just this week had is squashed and do not have to appear there. I have an outstanding arrest warrant on my last charge and now just noticed this was originally a private criminal complaint but now has been taken over by the State Police. What course of action should I take as I’m not comfortable with turning myself in to the police. Should I go about talking to the magistrate judge and/or secretary for any help or what should I do from here?

Asked on June 18, 2012 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania

Answers:

Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Anytime you have an open criminal warrant, you must remember that you can be arrested at anytime and anywhere. It is best to contact a criminal defense attorney in your area to discuss your options other than turning yourself in to local law enforcement. Sometimes you are able to do walk-in criminal arraignments at the court for less serious criminal charges.


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