If Ihave a warrant for my arrest, what is the best way to deal with it ifI am out of the country and unable to return?

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If Ihave a warrant for my arrest, what is the best way to deal with it ifI am out of the country and unable to return?

A larceny charge was filed against me. I learned of the warrant learned when trying to travel to another country. I was a US resident and recently moved back to Canada. I believe it was for hot checks from my old business. The border patrol agents told me to take care of it and it came from TX. I don’t want to get into trouble with the law; how can I take care of it? Can I pay all of it and get it settled or will I need a criminal law attorney? In San Antonio, TX. 

Asked on August 26, 2010 under Criminal Law, Texas

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

I would suggest that you seek the aid of a criminal attorney in Texas to help you iron out this matter.  You need to have a legal representative ( and an attorney retained for that purpose is such) to act on your behalf.  But this does not mean that you will not be required to travel back to Texas to deal with the warrant.  In fact, I would think that the attorney would suggest that you do so once he or she has laid down some ground work on your behalf, such as discussing a deal or plea bargain, etc.  These are serious charges and they need to be taken care of immediately. I am sure that there will be fines and restitution as well. Good luck.


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