QUESTION
Must a person in Texas be notified of a criminal allegation before a warrant can legally be issued for their arrest. for their arrest.
Asked on Feb 06th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Texas
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My husband had a health and safety code violation warrant issued for his arrest 2 years ago relating to junk on his property. It is a class A misdemeanor that he was arrested for on a traffic stop a couple of months ago. He did not receive any notification of the offense until his arrest.
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Assault Attorney serving Richardson, TX
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There is no requirement that you receive notice of the filing of a criminal case. Many violation notices are sent by mail and if there is no answer by the accused a warrant will issue. In some instances the arrest warrant is issued without any notice.
Answered on Feb 06th, 2013 at 5:48 PM