Q: Hello, I am just asking for some legal advice to help a friend. They have/had a warrant that's over 10 years old.
I have not had any experience with such matters so I honestly haven't a clue how to go about any of this. They are currently out of state in which the warrant is/was held but they would like to get information if they can on trying to get things cleared up. If there's anything you can do. Point me in the direction of where I can get more details or anything of the sort, I would greatly appreciate it.
Kind regards
A: Warrants are sometimes difficult. I did have one situation where the guy had 2 five year old warrants. He had an excuse. He had been in another state having heart treatment. The warrants were for costs. We worked out a deal where he agreed to a payment plan on the warrants, and the judge did away with them. In another case a guy had paid restitution, but the court would not allow him out of a capias warrant that was over 3 years old without turning himself in to be arrested. So, it seems like it is really up to the court and judge. I would consult local counsel where the warrants were issued.
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