Q: I have a misdemeanor bench warrant for bail jumping If I surrender how much jail time
I paid the bail in full.
Charges : damage property and 2 trespassing
The charges were filed on Oct 2018
A: It depends especially how long you skipped out. If you have a lawyer and surrender its possible the fail would be restored for yhe first no show if it was more than the court could hold you until case is completed. On a misdemeanor the maximum sentence is one year which is actually 8 months when good time is factored in. Most misdemeanors plea down to violations absent a bad criminal history. In your case restitution is the most important element. Make sure you have a lawyer and access to restitution. 2 years is a long time but quick resolution will save long jail time. A violation is 15 days.
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