Q: I have a warrent for identity theft If its my 2nd charge and I'm not on probation can i get a bond
If I pay the card ofd then turn myself in will it help
A:
It will be up to the discretion of a judge if they permit bond. However, your alleged crime is not one that poses substantial risk of physical harm to others, so it is likely they would let you bond out, unless you have prior charges other than identity theft.
With regard to turning yourself in you should speak with a criminal defense attorney in your area about the benefit and risks of such activity. (My personal thought is if you have the money to pay off the debt that you would want to turn yourself in and keep that as a bargaining chip for a plea agreement)
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