Q: I have a probation violation in PA can I call the police in Fort Lauderdale when my husband hits me or will I go to jail
My charges were minor shoplifting harassment first transgression in my entire life I'm 39 can I get a restraining order or will they extradite me when I go to court to follow through with protection restraining order and divorce my husband is abusing me in every way I have a new baby and a 13 year olds that's why I moved here a year ago he made me move to Florida I'm scared I don't know what to do he's more abusive than ever because he knows he can get away with it or he thinks he can I'm scared to call the police what should I do
A: The police will probably check you out and discover the warrant. Depending on what Pennsylvania wants, you may be extradited
A: You didn't indicate if there is a PA outstanding arrest warrant, which makes a difference as to how to tackle the problem. Were you a no-show for a required appearance in PA? If so, there likely is a warrant. Whether there's a warrant or not, it should not cause you to give up your legal rights regarding the abuse. You need to start with consulting a Pennsylvania attorney, which you probably can do by phone, to examine what's going there and advise as to how to get that problem resolved with the best result. Upon getting that advice, consult a Fla. attorney for what you need to do here, and between the two attorneys, they'll help you get your life back in order.
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