QUESTION
Should I call the clerk to see if a warrant is active or should I get an attorney?
Asked on Jun 28th, 2013 on Criminal Law - California
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I found out online I have an arrest warrant then I went to check again and it says inactive. Should I call the clerk or hire an attorney?
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Michael J. Breczinski
Hire an attorney in order to find out what it is all about.
Answered on Jul 03rd, 2013 at 3:21 AM
Call the court clerk and see if you can pay the bond to get a new court date. Otherwise, hire an attorney to get your warrant lifted and handle the underlying charges for you.
Answered on Jul 01st, 2013 at 9:40 AM
Alexis Anne Plunkett
Confirm over the phone that the warrant is active and then seek counsel.
Answered on Jul 01st, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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Depending on what court your matter is in, you may be able to call the criminal clerk to see if there is an arrest warrant issued. Or you can go to the criminal clerk window a court in the county that you believe the arrest warrant may exist. Or, an attorney would not charge very much to check the status for you, and potentially may not charge anything at all.
Answered on Jul 01st, 2013 at 9:40 AM
You should always obtain an attorney when you are being charged with a crime. To check on the status of your case, you can call the office of the judge assigned to the case or you can call the clerk's office. If you cannot afford an attorney, you will have to been arraigned and at the arraignment you can request a court appointed attorney.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 7:31 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
Yes and if there is a warrant talk to an attorney before you turn yourself in.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 7:30 PM
Geoffrey MacLaren Yaryan
Call the clerk, if there is a warrant retain an attorney.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 5:23 PM
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Call a local bondsman to see what the status is. If you have a warrant, then they will be able to access it for you. Post a bond and hire an attorney.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 4:24 PM
Calling the clerk won't do you any good. You need to hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant. A lawyer can do this without you present so it is less risky for you.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 4:19 PM