Q: I have 14 year old fta bench warrant for class c drug theft (which I did not commit). How can i clear it up without jail
I was charged 2008 with stealing drugs(I did purchase them, but did not steal them) while homeless. I missed two court hearings due to not receiving notice of changed/new dates(homelessness is like that). So twice I was arrested and had to post over $1500. combined bond that ended up forfeit because of my homelessness. I have lived in the next county over (yes, in house again:)!) for the past 14 years and have not cleared this up because my ongoing serious anemia issues&being stable Mom for my 2 small kids has me too terrified over the prospect of rotting in jail without medical care and indefinitely in a slow system being actually quite possible. What can I do to come clean and put this behind me without risking my children and possibly my health? I had a lawyer appointed for me that I don't trust that much and I can't afford private counsel. Any ideas short of just presenting myself at the jail would be greatly appreciated.
A: If there is a bail set on the warrant now, you can turn yourself in and post the current bail amount and be released. You may also be able to negotiate withdrawing the warrant and posting a bail with the DA's office. I'd recommend contacting your previous lawyer on this matter, or hiring a lawyer, to help assist in this process.
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