Can you re-enter the US if there is a warrant out for your arrest?
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Can you re-enter the US if there is a warrant out for your arrest?
My son had blood test taken 2 months ago for possible DUI. He is currently in Americorp (a federal volunteer program) and wants to come home for X-mas. He wants to take care of the situation ifhis blood test comes back positive but swears he didn’t do anything wrong. Will they arrest him at the airport if the test comes back positive and a warrant is issued for his arrest? He has time to take care of it while home, but would rather wait until program is over in 10 months.
Asked on October 27, 2010 under Criminal Law, Arizona
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You need to get some legal help for your son and in his behalf while he is out of the country. Why would you wait to see if they will issue a warrant for his arrest and take the chance at the airport? What if they detain him at Christmas and he can not return to this program abroad? They can do that you know. Wouldn't it be better to have an attorney look in to the matter sooner rather than later? The tests are in and you need to know now what the bottom line is here and what can be done for your son. Get help. Do not wait or it may be a very unhappy Christmas.
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