I have a larceny warrant in the state of Virginia. I live in North Carolina. I want to know if i can be extradited to Virginia?
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I have a larceny warrant in the state of Virginia. I live in North Carolina. I want to know if i can be extradited to Virginia?
Asked on May 5, 2009 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Remember, just because they have not come after you doesn't mean that they won't. Money and manpower restrictions mean that they may not be pursuing you now but it does not mean that at some point they won't. If you have any run-ins with law enforcement, even a simple fender bender, and this could all turnup. Not facing up to this is no way to live. Besides, things will go better for you if you are the one to turn yourself in as opposed to being apprehended and extradited.
Don't wait. Seek legal counsel to help you sort through all of this.
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
This is information I found:
http://www.sog.unc.edu/programs/crimlaw/extradition.pdf So, yes, you can extradited back to Virginia. Now, what you need to do is not only for your warrant issue, but also for any fleeing from justice charges you may have, you need a lawyer help guide you through this process. A criminal defense attorney may be able to help you get a better deal. Try www.attorneypages.com or North Carolina State Bar (in this situation I would not wait for a public defender to be assigned to you when you turn yourself in).
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