Q: Good afternoon. Hypothetically speaking. If someone believes that that have a warrant. How can they address it
Without having to turn themselves in? They were recently released from prison. Has a great job, just took a civil servant test by which if there is any arrests or negative activity could result in disqualification. Also they are afraid their probation might be violated. Can a legal aid represnt that person without the defendant having to be present?
Any information that can guide me in the right direction to alleviate this issue will b highly appreciated.
Also, at the time, this person had to pay a fine and was unable to. This was also many years ago but they believe there is a
warrant.
Thank you
A: Generally legal aid will not do anything for you in criminal court. You need a public defender and they do not get appointed until after you first go to court. The best way to find out if you have a warrant is to call the court. Generally without a lawyer it will not be rescinded.
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A: If I was them I would start with contacting the court and asking for the options available to them and take it from there.
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