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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

How can I tell if I have a warrant out?

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Answered by attorney Raymond J. Dague (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Raymond J. Dague, PLLC
It is not a good idea to call the police and ask if there is an arrest warrant out there chasing you. If the answer is "yes" they might just trace the call, and an hour later you could be dealing with a knock on the door with a couple of officers escorting you to the local jail. This is the sort of situation where the attorney needs to make the inquiry for you. I have done this over the years and upon surrender to the court I can often get the client released as I work out the charges for him.
It is not a good idea to call the police and ask if there is an arrest warrant out there chasing you. If the answer is "yes" they might just trace the call, and an hour later you could be dealing with a knock on the door with a couple of officers escorting you to the local jail. This is the sort of situation where the attorney needs to make the inquiry for you. I have done this over the years and upon surrender to the court I can often get the client released as I work out the charges for him.
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Does an accused have to pay court cost even if they are not guilty of the charge?

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Answered by attorney Steven M Dodge (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at The Law Office of Steven M. Dodge, PLLC
That does not sound correct. If you are acquitted, you cannot be assessed fines or costs. In some circumstances, however, you might be required to reimburse the county for court appointed attorney fees.
That does not sound correct. If you are acquitted, you cannot be assessed fines or costs. In some circumstances, however, you might be required to reimburse the county for court appointed attorney fees.
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What can I expect after my first offense of shoplifting?

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Answered by attorney Joseph A Katz (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Joseph A. Katz Attorney at Law PLC
You could get up to six (6) months in jail (or Work Release or Electronic Detention/House Arrest), fines, search terms and up to five years of probation (three years is more common). You should think positively and try to get the District Attorney to drop the charge to an Infraction. Assuming you do not have a defense and were busted red-handed, you will pay a nominal fine (maybe $100 - $200) and learn from the experience.
You could get up to six (6) months in jail (or Work Release or Electronic Detention/House Arrest), fines, search terms and up to five years of probation (three years is more common). You should think positively and try to get the District Attorney to drop the charge to an Infraction. Assuming you do not have a defense and were busted red-handed, you will pay a nominal fine (maybe $100 - $200) and learn from the experience.
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