QUESTION
IfI have a pending felony case can I travel?
Asked on Apr 20th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Colorado
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I have had an ongoing case, we're up to 4 months in the process, and I have a weekend trip planned between court appearances (I have never missed one and will never miss one.) There has been NOTHING written or stated that I cannot travel within the 50 states between court dates. I have no outstanding warrants. It should not be a problem for me to spend 2 days away from my county, state, etc. Is this correct?
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Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Your question will be answered by the terms and conditions of your bond, if there are any. If you did not have to post a bond the court may have simply allowed you out on a personal bond, and may have mentioned to you it's restrictions.
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2013 at 9:59 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
No you should get permission from the judge. Have your attorney ask.
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2013 at 2:24 AM
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If there are no restrictions imposed by the court and you have not been convicted, you are probably ok.
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2013 at 12:42 AM
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Unless the conditions of your release preclude you from travelling there is nothing from preventing you from doing so. Be careful that you are aware of all the conditions of your release.
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2013 at 12:02 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
Based upon your information provided, there appears to be no restriction concerning travel. However, let your attorney and others know how to get in touch with you if the need arises.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2013 at 11:58 PM
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Most felonies require the posting of a bond or pr bond. Very rarely do felonies get summons. Unless you got a summons, your bond conditions likely require you to get permission from the court prior to leaving the state or country. This almost always requires getting permission from the bondsman or whomever posted the bond. You need to contact the court to get permission. If you do not, and they find out, then you are in violation of your bond conditions. That is a felony charge with a mandatory 1 year in prison, if convicted.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2013 at 11:56 PM