So what do you do if you got a warrant because the court appointed lawyer lied an say he would contact you when you had to be in court. Now I have a warrant an a $500 dollar bond. He called me 1 time an convinced me to plead not quilty
Here's a helpful tip in life if you have any confrontation with anyone, pull out your telephone and dial 911. A lot of troublesome people have a warrant. If they know they have the warrant they will run away. In any confrontation the police will request identification and run a check on people to see if they have a warrant.
I had a arrest warrant in my county, but apparently i cant go home because im currently employed here in hk.. i never responded to the resolutions they delivered at our house because i was deployed here
I have a warrant in MD and I called the court house they told me to send a letter to get the warrant rescinded what type of stuff would I put in a letter like that?
@@paveljakl-cn1oy damn thing is I don’t feel like losing time for something that’s a misdemeanor in my state and over n all u can live a pretty normal life with a warrant if your a good citizen lol, but Yep Pontiac Illinois just gave me a felony n 3-6 months for just traveling through with my ccw after stopping at a dispo , n I paid 2,000$ for a crooked laywer goodluck with that bench warrant 😂😮💨
What if my warrant is 8 1/2 years old and I turn myself in only to find out from the clerk a court date was never issued? Do they have to drop the charges? I'm in Michigan.
I recently discovered that I have a Active warrant for Felony Theft when I got a background check done for a job. I was accused of stealing 4 phones from my previous employer. I was searched and everything and they found nothing. 7months later I have a warrant. I have to turn myself in. I’ve never been in any trouble. What’s the chances of me getting a PR bond?
Hi Maria! I'm sorry that you're going through this stressful situation, but I do think you have a good chance of getting a decent bond, based on your lack of criminal history, no previous failures to appear, and the lower level nature of the offense. Hopefully you also have established contacts in the area to show your connection to the community. Good luck!
So if someone has a arrest warrent issued from like 2 years ago maybe 1 & they go to try to apply for an apartment , would they see it on the background & criminal check , or would they only see the charges the person had got charged with & not be able to see the warrent & if they do see the warrent what will happen ?
If you believe another person used your identity when committing a crime and it has resulted in an arrest warrant, I suggest hiring an attorney to collect copies of several IDs, and then speak with the police with that attorney present. Even if the worst happens and the police say, "We're going to arrest you now, and you can explain all of that to the judge later," at least you've laid the groundwork for a lower bond and a case of mistaken identity. Also, going with an attorney will help you end any interrogation tactics, where the police begin with "innocent questions just to straighten things out," but then turn on you. Your attorney can say, "We've provided the information that clearly shows this is a different person than your suspect. If you don't want to see that, we're leaving unless my client is under arrest." You also have a witness now in case you decide to pursue a civil case against the police for negligence (carelessness in making sure to apprehend the correct person). Good luck!
What if you were in another state (oregon), they found paraphernalia and a tiny bit of left over meth and a few Xanax. They weren’t arrested but given a ticket or citation. This was nearly 4 yrs ago and they haven’t turned themselves in or been caught. Is there a length of time when warrants just go away?
Hello! There is not a specific amount of time when an arrest warrant automatically expires, but often when that person is finally caught, the new state reaches out to the original (arrest warrant) state, and the arrest warrant state does not want to extradite. (The reason is because the original state has to pay for the transfer.) Sometimes the outstanding case or arrest warrant can be handled by calling the criminal court clerk in the county where the original charge remains, and ask if the case can be resolved by paying a fine, etc. This would normally mean pleading guilty, so it's best to have an attorney for the court date, and even to have the attorney make the call. However, if you're on a budget, you might still call that clerk and see what your options are. Another way to handle an outstanding arrest warrant is to show up on an upcoming court date, post a cash bond, and get right back on remain out of custody to fight the charge, and the arrest warrant is quashed. Or, it could be that if you appear on an upcoming court date, the court can pull your file, enter a plea (on smaller misdemeanors) and get "time served," and then have the case be finished. This is not a great option if you want to fight the charge, but you have to consider that the judge may not give you a bond when you reappear, and that means that you could be stuck in custody until the conclusion of the case. Before walking into that court room, it's a good idea to find out whether the judge will set a new bond, what the likely bond amount will be, and whether a person can post his or her own bond. Good luck!
Great question, Tony! A person who "willfully disobeys" a lawful order to come to court can potentially be locked up for civil contempt for up to ten days. (At least here in Tennessee, although many states are similar). In a contempt proceeding, the person accused of contempt may present evidence that the failure to appear was 'not willful' (i.e., my car broke down, I never received the notice, I was out of town, my babysitter canceled at the last minute, etc.) Keep in mind that these are not amazing excuses, but if you weren't getting open-heart surgery at the time, you can only go with what you've got. Often a person says, "I couldn't get off work," and that doesn't sit too well with the court, because the order is a work excuse, so it looks more like a willful decision 'choosing' not to get off work. Contempt is sometimes threatened by prosecutors against witnesses who do not want to appear and testify against a person. Legally speaking, the witness is expected to appear, and the threat is legitimate. It is difficult to say whether the court would actually hold that person in contempt, because they were still (purportedly) the victim of a crime. And while it might seem unfair to lock up a victim witness for not helping the prosecutor convict a defendant, courts can do it. I will say that if a person does not want to appear for court, they should consult an attorney to explore their options, and I'll leave it at that. If we're not talking about a witness, but rather talking about a criminal defendant, the judge is less likely to charge the defendant with contempt -- it's easier just to revoke the defendant's bond, and that hurts a lot more, because it allows the judge to keep the defendant incarcerated until the resolution of the case, or at least until a new bond can be made (if the court decides to set a new bond). If the civil contempt is against a parent for failing to pay child support, etc., the contempt charge can often be cleared up by performing the action that led to the contempt charge, such as paying the outstanding money. Thanks for the question! I have tried to provide general legal information to cover several scenarios, so it hope that helps!
@@ReadySetJustice Good afternoon sir but it's a contempt of court I believe dealing with a restraining order at least I think I'm not sure and I'm already out on bond so not sure what to do about it I put my home up as collateral.
@@tonytaylor3832 Sure, if it's related to a case near Memphis, Tennessee, just give my office a call at (901) 318-3733, and I look forward to hearing from you!
Hi Krissy, if a person learns of an arrest warrant, he does not have an obligation to turn himself in, and it is not a new criminal charge just for not reporting to the jail. However, when he is finally arrested, the prosecutor and the judge will be sure to note how difficult it was to find him, which could result in a higher bond. Also, this person doesn't want to get his loved ones in trouble for hiding him, or misleading the police about his location. If a person goes outside the jurisdiction (like another state) to avoid getting arrested, and one day the police pull him over for not using a turn signal, the police have an obligation to take him into custody on behalf of the original state that issued the arrest warrant. He can then be "stuck" in the new state -- held without bond -- while the new state contacts the original state to see if it wants to extradite him (send him back). During that time when the person is labeled a "fugitive from justice," he is not getting jail credit. The last issue with not turning one's self in is that the prosecutor can suggest that if the person fled the jurisdiction, the jury should be able to consider it as knowledge of guilt, as an aggravating circumstance in sentencing, or as evidence that the person (if convicted and sentenced) is not a good candidate for probation or other alternative sentencing. Thank you for your question!
Yes, at this point, I think it would be best for your husband to hire an attorney in the jurisdiction where the warrant exists. People often hire one where they live, but you actually need one near the court where the work is needed -- that attorney will be the one who knows whether the judge will set a bond on an arrest warrant, how much the bond is likely to be, and whether your husband can post it on his own or needs another person to post it on his behalf. Without an attorney, the prosecutor will not speak directly to him about negotiating a plea agreement, but an attorney can try to negotiate a good settlement, and then speak privately with your husband and his options between accepting that settlement offer, countering that offer with a new one, or rejecting a settlement offer and going to trial. If the attorney tells you that the judge is not likely to set a bond and your husband wants to fight the charges, that means that he will likely remain in custody until the conclusion of the case -- that's something that you definitely want to know before turning yourself in. Good luck!
@@ReadySetJustice thank you so much!hope goes well we are just so worried that it might affecting my Immigration processing. ! While he face this trouble
my best friend got arrested last night, he had a warrant out for his arrest for his first probation violation (failed dt) they also found 3gs on him. How would he or anyone thats helping him go about this to help.
When someone receives a new charge, and that charge is also the basis for a violation of probation, you either want to bond him out on both or neither. Sometimes people will handle the bonds piecemeal, but that prevents the defendant from getting jail credit on both, because it looks like they're out of custody on one of the charges. See if they will set a bond on his vop, and if not, try to get him into a rehab program where he can be released to attend. I love when people support their friends who are struggling, so I appreciate how you're supporting him.
@@ReadySetJustice Thank you, he’s really a good dude, not the type of person to hurt people or anything just a 21 year old trying to help his family while feeling the pressure of everything, feeling like he’s on the run. We just dropped his kids off and at the light the cop pulled behind us, once it was a green light he hit his lights on us. Whats crazy is he never gave us a reason on why he pulled us over until later when he was in the middle of searching the car he said the reason was because his grandmothers car had no license plate on the front but was places in front of window. But how did he know if he was behind us… His plan was to eventually get a lawyer and turn himself in, then fight his case to lower his time. We dont know too much about the process of beating a case.
@@haydanjones Yes, after you explore the bond issue, make sure to hire a good attorney who is strong on Fourth Amendment issues, because it sounds like you may have a good motion to suppress based on an unlawful search.
So if an arrest warrant is issued, do they immediately find you. Or does the warrant just sit there and when they pull you over, the cop discovers that you have a warrant?
Hi Dario, it's not unusual for the police to issue an arrest warrant but not take action on it, because more serious offenses often take priority. Many people with low-lever offenses have active arrest warrants with accurate addresses, but they don't get picked up for months - more often, they get arrested when they forget to use their turn-signal at a red light. This can even happen outside of the original jurisdiction where the warrant was issued. When a person is in another jurisdiction, police can arrest the person, contact the jurisdiction where the warrant originated, and then hold the person as a fugitive from justice until the original jurisdiction picks them up (within a reasonable time). Sometimes they receive a bond, but they often can't get a bond until they return to the original jurisdiction Unfortunately, that defendant doesn't even get jail credit for that time served while en route. For more serious offenses, the police usually issue and serve an immediate arrest warrant, because they want to arrest the person in their home. This will allow the police to scan around and search for other evidence of an alleged crime without needing a separate search warrant.
@@sifugurusensei Yes, the police will eventually come to your address for an arrest warrant. One of the only good reasons to turn yourself in is that you don't want other family members to be in a position where they're covering for you, because that can get them in trouble also. But if you live alone, then there isn't much downside to waiting for them to eventually pick you up -- especially if you don't currently have enough bond money to get back out again. Keep in mind though, that if you're barely ever at home, they may just arrest you at work, and that's pretty humiliating (and will get you fired, of course). Whereas, if you choose to turn yourself in with some smart planning, you can ask off for "sick days" (cough cough), which were actually "haven't bonded out yet days," and maybe your job would never find out otherwise. When the police finally come, it's best (if possible), to exit the residence with the things you need (wallet, keys, phone), shut the door behind you, and be on your way. At least then, they can't turn your place upside down. Unless it's a suspected violent offense, they shouldn't be bringing the battering ram, the flashbang grenade, and all of that nonsense. Courts have finally started reining in police "knock and announce" policies, when they basically crash right in because they fear that everyone is flushing evidence down the toilet. I know they have a dangerous job, but many of their procedures make the job more dangerous for everyone.
That's actually a great question! The police wouldn't always know, especially if the suspect is getting paid under the table or just starting a new job. But any legit employer has to pay unemployment insurance and taxes, and that employee information by SSN is reported to various government agencies. The police can access that payroll information using databases that regular people don't have access to. Another way is that they get a search warrant for your house and see information regarding your employment (paystub, uniforms, etc.), but that would be pretty extreme. The simplest and most common way is that they go to the suspect's house, and someone gets intimidated and blabs it. Or, if the alleged victim is a girlfriend/boyfriend, etc., that person knows where the suspect works and tells the police the address, shift, etc.
I am alone. One year for Christmas I decided to call everybody that had a warrant in my county. 25% of the warrants were not valid. Out of 400 people 100 had paid the fine or face the music. The police failed to cancel the warrant. I like to turn myself in once per year. Park my car in a safe spot, nothing but my ID and go to the sheriff and say I'm here to turn myself in. They will say what are you turning yourself in for? I tell them I don't have anything to turn myself in for. Do you have anything? This is a good video but you left out the most important part. No matter what you were doing they will take you away. If you were in your car you will have to pay for the towing and the impound on top of the legal fees and the bond. If you sold your car out right you might have enough money to pay the bond. If they tow your car, it can be very expensive. I wonder if you have an out of state warrant for your arrest, and you are arrested, and they refuse to extradite you, the police arrest you every week?
Thank you for sharing so much useful information that is pertinent to so many folks!
So what do you do if you got a warrant because the court appointed lawyer lied an say he would contact you when you had to be in court. Now I have a warrant an a $500 dollar bond. He called me 1 time an convinced me to plead not quilty
Thanks for this!
If I have a warrant. They have to take you in front of a judge or magistrate within 24 hours. You’re always first on the docket!!!
Here's a helpful tip in life if you have any confrontation with anyone, pull out your telephone and dial 911. A lot of troublesome people have a warrant. If they know they have the warrant they will run away. In any confrontation the police will request identification and run a check on people to see if they have a warrant.
I had a arrest warrant in my county, but apparently i cant go home because im currently employed here in hk.. i never responded to the resolutions they delivered at our house because i was deployed here
Hope I never need this info, but good to know :-)
Good info thanks👍🏾
At your house, when serving an arrest warrant for a "failure to appear", can the Police walk around your property & peer into windows?
I have a warrant in MD and I called the court house they told me to send a letter to get the warrant rescinded what type of stuff would I put in a letter like that?
Did you get a response for this - son has same issue for traffic ticket
Always have the right to remain silent. Always.
I was order to do 60 days jail time in Wisconsin but I live in Chicago what happends if I dont show up to do the jail time?
Same here but I gotta do time in Illinois I’m from Wisconsin.
@@whiteboijack3970 lawyer told me that I will get another charge and thats felony if I dont report to jail..🙄
@@paveljakl-cn1oy damn thing is I don’t feel like losing time for something that’s a misdemeanor in my state and over n all u can live a pretty normal life with a warrant if your a good citizen lol, but Yep Pontiac Illinois just gave me a felony n 3-6 months for just traveling through with my ccw after stopping at a dispo , n I paid 2,000$ for a crooked laywer goodluck with that bench warrant 😂😮💨
@@whiteboijack3970 damn thats sucks bro..
I have misdemeanor as well and I dont want to go to jail for 60 days..
@@paveljakl-cn1oy Just get it done and over with so you can get on with your life
Im not going to jail on this earth no more. ,$top playing with me
😆 🤣 he's telling the truth. Also an attorney can request a bond prior to you turning yourself in or being picked up. 😉
Can my attorney go to the court yo take care of that for me without me having to show up to turn my self in .
What if my warrant is 8 1/2 years old and I turn myself in only to find out from the clerk a court date was never issued? Do they have to drop the charges? I'm in Michigan.
Thank u
I recently discovered that I have a Active warrant for Felony Theft when I got a background check done for a job. I was accused of stealing 4 phones from my previous employer. I was searched and everything and they found nothing. 7months later I have a warrant. I have to turn myself in. I’ve never been in any trouble. What’s the chances of me getting a PR bond?
Hi Maria! I'm sorry that you're going through this stressful situation, but I do think you have a good chance of getting a decent bond, based on your lack of criminal history, no previous failures to appear, and the lower level nature of the offense. Hopefully you also have established contacts in the area to show your connection to the community. Good luck!
Did you do it
@@husky2423 no, the case was dissmissed
@@husky2423 case dismissed. And no I didn’t do it .
So if someone has a arrest warrent issued from like 2 years ago maybe 1 & they go to try to apply for an apartment , would they see it on the background & criminal check , or would they only see the charges the person had got charged with & not be able to see the warrent & if they do see the warrent what will happen ?
Yes there is the alert
All depends on the warrant
only if its violent . traffic type shit , NO not at all
@@baala1233 warrant for driving with suspended license/ non insurance and car accident
What if you have a case of identity theft and someone broke the law with your id now u have a warrant for your arrest what should you do?
If you believe another person used your identity when committing a crime and it has resulted in an arrest warrant, I suggest hiring an attorney to collect copies of several IDs, and then speak with the police with that attorney present. Even if the worst happens and the police say, "We're going to arrest you now, and you can explain all of that to the judge later," at least you've laid the groundwork for a lower bond and a case of mistaken identity.
Also, going with an attorney will help you end any interrogation tactics, where the police begin with "innocent questions just to straighten things out," but then turn on you. Your attorney can say, "We've provided the information that clearly shows this is a different person than your suspect. If you don't want to see that, we're leaving unless my client is under arrest."
You also have a witness now in case you decide to pursue a civil case against the police for negligence (carelessness in making sure to apprehend the correct person). Good luck!
What if you were in another state (oregon), they found paraphernalia and a tiny bit of left over meth and a few Xanax. They weren’t arrested but given a ticket or citation. This was nearly 4 yrs ago and they haven’t turned themselves in or been caught. Is there a length of time when warrants just go away?
Hello! There is not a specific amount of time when an arrest warrant automatically expires, but often when that person is finally caught, the new state reaches out to the original (arrest warrant) state, and the arrest warrant state does not want to extradite. (The reason is because the original state has to pay for the transfer.)
Sometimes the outstanding case or arrest warrant can be handled by calling the criminal court clerk in the county where the original charge remains, and ask if the case can be resolved by paying a fine, etc. This would normally mean pleading guilty, so it's best to have an attorney for the court date, and even to have the attorney make the call. However, if you're on a budget, you might still call that clerk and see what your options are.
Another way to handle an outstanding arrest warrant is to show up on an upcoming court date, post a cash bond, and get right back on remain out of custody to fight the charge, and the arrest warrant is quashed.
Or, it could be that if you appear on an upcoming court date, the court can pull your file, enter a plea (on smaller misdemeanors) and get "time served," and then have the case be finished. This is not a great option if you want to fight the charge, but you have to consider that the judge may not give you a bond when you reappear, and that means that you could be stuck in custody until the conclusion of the case.
Before walking into that court room, it's a good idea to find out whether the judge will set a new bond, what the likely bond amount will be, and whether a person can post his or her own bond. Good luck!
What if it's contempt of court
Great question, Tony! A person who "willfully disobeys" a lawful order to come to court can potentially be locked up for civil contempt for up to ten days. (At least here in Tennessee, although many states are similar).
In a contempt proceeding, the person accused of contempt may present evidence that the failure to appear was 'not willful' (i.e., my car broke down, I never received the notice, I was out of town, my babysitter canceled at the last minute, etc.) Keep in mind that these are not amazing excuses, but if you weren't getting open-heart surgery at the time, you can only go with what you've got. Often a person says, "I couldn't get off work," and that doesn't sit too well with the court, because the order is a work excuse, so it looks more like a willful decision 'choosing' not to get off work.
Contempt is sometimes threatened by prosecutors against witnesses who do not want to appear and testify against a person. Legally speaking, the witness is expected to appear, and the threat is legitimate. It is difficult to say whether the court would actually hold that person in contempt, because they were still (purportedly) the victim of a crime. And while it might seem unfair to lock up a victim witness for not helping the prosecutor convict a defendant, courts can do it. I will say that if a person does not want to appear for court, they should consult an attorney to explore their options, and I'll leave it at that.
If we're not talking about a witness, but rather talking about a criminal defendant, the judge is less likely to charge the defendant with contempt -- it's easier just to revoke the defendant's bond, and that hurts a lot more, because it allows the judge to keep the defendant incarcerated until the resolution of the case, or at least until a new bond can be made (if the court decides to set a new bond).
If the civil contempt is against a parent for failing to pay child support, etc., the contempt charge can often be cleared up by performing the action that led to the contempt charge, such as paying the outstanding money.
Thanks for the question! I have tried to provide general legal information to cover several scenarios, so it hope that helps!
@@ReadySetJustice Good afternoon sir but it's a contempt of court I believe dealing with a restraining order at least I think I'm not sure and I'm already out on bond so not sure what to do about it I put my home up as collateral.
Do you think you could help me?
@@tonytaylor3832 Sure, if it's related to a case near Memphis, Tennessee, just give my office a call at (901) 318-3733, and I look forward to hearing from you!
What happen if someone has run away his warrant arrest,i mean hiding to law, and 2 years after. ,facing his warrant arrest
Hi Krissy, if a person learns of an arrest warrant, he does not have an obligation to turn himself in, and it is not a new criminal charge just for not reporting to the jail.
However, when he is finally arrested, the prosecutor and the judge will be sure to note how difficult it was to find him, which could result in a higher bond. Also, this person doesn't want to get his loved ones in trouble for hiding him, or misleading the police about his location.
If a person goes outside the jurisdiction (like another state) to avoid getting arrested, and one day the police pull him over for not using a turn signal, the police have an obligation to take him into custody on behalf of the original state that issued the arrest warrant. He can then be "stuck" in the new state -- held without bond -- while the new state contacts the original state to see if it wants to extradite him (send him back). During that time when the person is labeled a "fugitive from justice," he is not getting jail credit.
The last issue with not turning one's self in is that the prosecutor can suggest that if the person fled the jurisdiction, the jury should be able to consider it as knowledge of guilt, as an aggravating circumstance in sentencing, or as evidence that the person (if convicted and sentenced) is not a good candidate for probation or other alternative sentencing.
Thank you for your question!
@@ReadySetJustice my husband wad escaped his warrant arrest so does he used an attorney to. Avoid his jail time and get his option for this charged !!
Yes, at this point, I think it would be best for your husband to hire an attorney in the jurisdiction where the warrant exists. People often hire one where they live, but you actually need one near the court where the work is needed -- that attorney will be the one who knows whether the judge will set a bond on an arrest warrant, how much the bond is likely to be, and whether your husband can post it on his own or needs another person to post it on his behalf.
Without an attorney, the prosecutor will not speak directly to him about negotiating a plea agreement, but an attorney can try to negotiate a good settlement, and then speak privately with your husband and his options between accepting that settlement offer, countering that offer with a new one, or rejecting a settlement offer and going to trial.
If the attorney tells you that the judge is not likely to set a bond and your husband wants to fight the charges, that means that he will likely remain in custody until the conclusion of the case -- that's something that you definitely want to know before turning yourself in. Good luck!
@@ReadySetJustice thank you so much!hope goes well we are just so worried that it might affecting my Immigration processing. ! While he face this trouble
Hey my friends in jail and warents are still being issued through the mail does that mean those warent will be active when he gets out
my best friend got arrested last night, he had a warrant out for his arrest for his first probation violation (failed dt) they also found 3gs on him. How would he or anyone thats helping him go about this to help.
When someone receives a new charge, and that charge is also the basis for a violation of probation, you either want to bond him out on both or neither.
Sometimes people will handle the bonds piecemeal, but that prevents the defendant from getting jail credit on both, because it looks like they're out of custody on one of the charges.
See if they will set a bond on his vop, and if not, try to get him into a rehab program where he can be released to attend.
I love when people support their friends who are struggling, so I appreciate how you're supporting him.
@@ReadySetJustice Thank you, he’s really a good dude, not the type of person to hurt people or anything just a 21 year old trying to help his family while feeling the pressure of everything, feeling like he’s on the run.
We just dropped his kids off and at the light the cop pulled behind us, once it was a green light he hit his lights on us. Whats crazy is he never gave us a reason on why he pulled us over until later when he was in the middle of searching the car he said the reason was because his grandmothers car had no license plate on the front but was places in front of window. But how did he know if he was behind us…
His plan was to eventually get a lawyer and turn himself in, then fight his case to lower his time.
We dont know too much about the process of beating a case.
@@haydanjones Yes, after you explore the bond issue, make sure to hire a good attorney who is strong on Fourth Amendment issues, because it sounds like you may have a good motion to suppress based on an unlawful search.
@@ReadySetJustice Thank you for this information, much appreciated.
@@ReadySetJustice How long does it usually take for them to come out with the bond amount ?
people watching this video...
So if an arrest warrant is issued, do they immediately find you. Or does the warrant just sit there and when they pull you over, the cop discovers that you have a warrant?
Hi Dario, it's not unusual for the police to issue an arrest warrant but not take action on it, because more serious offenses often take priority. Many people with low-lever offenses have active arrest warrants with accurate addresses, but they don't get picked up for months - more often, they get arrested when they forget to use their turn-signal at a red light.
This can even happen outside of the original jurisdiction where the warrant was issued. When a person is in another jurisdiction, police can arrest the person, contact the jurisdiction where the warrant originated, and then hold the person as a fugitive from justice until the original jurisdiction picks them up (within a reasonable time). Sometimes they receive a bond, but they often can't get a bond until they return to the original jurisdiction Unfortunately, that defendant doesn't even get jail credit for that time served while en route.
For more serious offenses, the police usually issue and serve an immediate arrest warrant, because they want to arrest the person in their home. This will allow the police to scan around and search for other evidence of an alleged crime without needing a separate search warrant.
What if you don't drive? Would they not come knocking at your door?
@@sifugurusensei Yes, the police will eventually come to your address for an arrest warrant. One of the only good reasons to turn yourself in is that you don't want other family members to be in a position where they're covering for you, because that can get them in trouble also. But if you live alone, then there isn't much downside to waiting for them to eventually pick you up -- especially if you don't currently have enough bond money to get back out again.
Keep in mind though, that if you're barely ever at home, they may just arrest you at work, and that's pretty humiliating (and will get you fired, of course). Whereas, if you choose to turn yourself in with some smart planning, you can ask off for "sick days" (cough cough), which were actually "haven't bonded out yet days," and maybe your job would never find out otherwise.
When the police finally come, it's best (if possible), to exit the residence with the things you need (wallet, keys, phone), shut the door behind you, and be on your way. At least then, they can't turn your place upside down. Unless it's a suspected violent offense, they shouldn't be bringing the battering ram, the flashbang grenade, and all of that nonsense. Courts have finally started reining in police "knock and announce" policies, when they basically crash right in because they fear that everyone is flushing evidence down the toilet. I know they have a dangerous job, but many of their procedures make the job more dangerous for everyone.
@@ReadySetJustice Stupid question. How do they find where you work?
That's actually a great question! The police wouldn't always know, especially if the suspect is getting paid under the table or just starting a new job. But any legit employer has to pay unemployment insurance and taxes, and that employee information by SSN is reported to various government agencies. The police can access that payroll information using databases that regular people don't have access to.
Another way is that they get a search warrant for your house and see information regarding your employment (paystub, uniforms, etc.), but that would be pretty extreme. The simplest and most common way is that they go to the suspect's house, and someone gets intimidated and blabs it. Or, if the alleged victim is a girlfriend/boyfriend, etc., that person knows where the suspect works and tells the police the address, shift, etc.
I am alone. One year for Christmas I decided to call everybody that had a warrant in my county. 25% of the warrants were not valid. Out of 400 people 100 had paid the fine or face the music. The police failed to cancel the warrant. I like to turn myself in once per year. Park my car in a safe spot, nothing but my ID and go to the sheriff and say I'm here to turn myself in. They will say what are you turning yourself in for? I tell them I don't have anything to turn myself in for. Do you have anything? This is a good video but you left out the most important part. No matter what you were doing they will take you away. If you were in your car you will have to pay for the towing and the impound on top of the legal fees and the bond. If you sold your car out right you might have enough money to pay the bond. If they tow your car, it can be very expensive. I wonder if you have an out of state warrant for your arrest, and you are arrested, and they refuse to extradite you, the police arrest you every week?
What if I'm innocent
@@missesangry whether you were innocent or not there's a certain amount of due diligence required.