Q: I currently live in Chicago, but have a felony warrant from 2006 in Polk County Fl. Need most efficient way to address..
There were co defendants in this case that settled with Nolle Pros. I am willing to do the same and realize that I more than likely have to turn myself in, but cannot afford to travel back and forth several times. How might I proceed most effectively? Also wondering if I will need a bail bondsman or if a friend will be able to post bail for me?
A: The most efficient way to handle this matter is to hire a criminal defense lawyer that can work with the prosecution on your behalf in an attempt to resolve the issue short of a turn in. But that depends on a lot of factors. Just because the co-defendants case ended with a Nolle Pros (which means the state dismissed the charges) does no mean that yours will too. In fact, the co-defendants could have "flipped" on you and that's why you still have the warrant. I wouldn't delay in trying to get this resolved. Call a Florida criminal defense lawyer as soon as you can.
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A: You need a local lawyer to lay the groundwork for you. Good luck.
A: you need to hire a lawyer in Lakeland (central Florida area) to represent yourself. You have some issues that need to be looked at.
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