How to avoid jail with an arrest warrant in place?
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How to avoid jail with an arrest warrant in place?
I was charged with harassment of
communications. The victim wants
to drop charges, because I’ve
gotten the help I need. How do I
get a court date set up and avoid
jail time? We have talked to the
magistrate she said I need to turn
myself in.
Asked on April 25, 2017 under Criminal Law, Alabama
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
First of all, whether or not to drop charges is not up to the victim; it is a decision for the prosecutor. If there is enough evidence to convict, the case may move forward without the cooperation of the victim. That having been said, since the victim is now supporting you and you have gotten help (I assume this means formal counseling of some sort, etc.), then the state may try to work things out with you short of jail time. That having been said, you will need to appear in court as per the magistrate's order. What you should do now is to consult directly with a local criminal law attorney who can best advise you further once they have reveiwed all of the details of the case.
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