Q: Just wondering if a bounty hunter can bust open my security gate and door for a misdemeanor diversion case.
I had to reschedule my last court date as it was going to get dismissed because my special-needs son was extremely sick and they know of my special-needs son saw him there are the public defender actually had to say he needed to leave because he was acting out so they know the problems there when the Public Defender asked the judge if it could be rescheduled She said no and issued a bench warrant so I had been out for that case in the Bail bondsman said it should’ve been exonerated because you’ve already got sentenced and everything like that but I guess because I missed that last court date the courts are asking the Bail bondsman for 500 something dollars Which I don’t know why the Bail bondsman is starting to threaten me about bounty hunters coming out. thoughts?
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You need to know that bounty hunters must follow specific legal requirements in California - they cannot break into your property without proper authorization, and doing so could be illegal. Breaking your security gate or door would likely constitute criminal damage and potentially illegal entry.
Given that this involves a misdemeanor diversion case and a bench warrant related to a rescheduling issue with documented circumstances about your special-needs son, you should contact your public defender immediately to explain the situation and work on getting the bench warrant recalled. The court's refusal to reschedule despite known circumstances with your son might be grounds for reconsideration.
Regarding the bail bondsman's threats, you should document all communications and consider filing a complaint with the California Department of Insurance if they're making improper threats or encouraging illegal actions. You might also want to contact the court clerk directly about the bail situation since you mention being previously sentenced - there may be some confusion that needs to be cleared up about the status of your case and the bail requirements.
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