QUESTION
If you are already in custody, can a warrant be issued for the reason you’re in custody?
Asked on Jan 25th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Texas
5 ANSWERS
Michael J. Breczinski
It can be issued but only by mistake.
Answered on Jan 26th, 2013 at 8:04 PM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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No, unless the court does not know you are in custody. Your attorney, if you have one, should notify the court of your situation and ask that the warrant be recalled.
Answered on Jan 26th, 2013 at 8:03 PM
Yes you can, because the Judge may not know you are already in custody.
Answered on Jan 26th, 2013 at 7:59 PM
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Cynthia Henley
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Maybe. If you are in custody in another county, or if they have slightly modified the charge, or if you are in custody on another charge and really on bond on the charge at issue.
Answered on Jan 26th, 2013 at 7:58 PM
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Freeborn Law Offices P.S.
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It can if its issued by another court for a different matter. The purpose of the warrant is to prevent the statute of limitations from running so you can be prosecuted by the other jurisdiction once the current case is completed.
Answered on Jan 26th, 2013 at 7:58 PM