What to do about an outstanding warrant?
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What to do about an outstanding warrant?
I had a redlight ticket couple months ago. Then I went out of the country for a few months and I forgot completely about it. Now my license is suspended and I have a warrant. I want to go to court and fix it but I don’t want to be arrested since Im a single mother. I’m worried for my little daughter. Will I be arrested if I go?
Asked on November 20, 2012 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
Anthony Van Johnson / VANJOHNSON LAW FIRM, L.L.C.
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You should retain the services of an attorney who can go to court and file a motion to recall the bench warrant, or in the alternative, negotiate with the prosecutor to resolve the case. Any time there is an outstanding warrant, you do stand the likelihood of being arrested.
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