Q: if i’m accused of petit larceny and the person accusing me goes to the police is a warrant issued?
i am being accused of petit larceny in Bronx County NY, but live in another county about 80 miles from there. what happens if the person accusing me goes to the police? will a warrant be issued? is the warrant good across NYS or only in Bronx County?
A: A warrant could be issued if the police believe the person and if the person articulates that you have committed a crime.. It comes down to the credibility of the person making the police report. As to the second issue, the warrant is statewide and You can be arrested in your county and returned to the Bronx For arraignment.
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