If I am on juvenile parole and abscond, will the warrant follow me after I turn 18?
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If I am on juvenile parole and abscond, will the warrant follow me after I turn 18?
I have a possession of marijuana charge that was dropped to a misdemeanor 2 1/2 years ago. I am on parole because of probation violations, no new charges. I have no pending charges and no felonies on my record. I’ve been told I would have a felony warrant put out. If I turn 18 would the warrant be dropped? or if I turn myself in a few days before I am 18 will I go to adult?
Asked on February 27, 2012 under Criminal Law, Arizona
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Just because you have turned or will turn 18 does not erase the warrant. You must still adress you juvenile probation officer because you picked up the new charge while under the 18 and while actively on a juvenile probation. Before you speak with the probation department, you may want to contact a criminal defense attorney first.
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