QUESTION
What are the chances that my case will be dismissed after a five year warrant, if I prove to be a better man?
Asked on Jan 28th, 2016 on Criminal Law - Minnesota
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I could not afford probation fees, drug test, anger classes, and to attend all of the above plus three aa meetings a week and find a job as a convicted felon with tattoos that worked around my schedule. I left state. Here I am five years later holding a job with a house and family. I have no drugs and no offenses. But I find myself missing my family in another state and wanting to go back. What are the chances they would completely drop my case if I put myself on calendar? How fast will it take one two three dates? I was a first time offender. I am now 23 years old. It was a non-violent arson case.
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Sorry to say, but it's extremely unlikely that the case would be dropped completely. What you should consider doing is to retain an attorney in the state where the case occurred - sounds like that's Minnesota - where I am too. Your attorney can try to get you a chance to appear in court voluntarily, or make plans for you to turn yourself in and secure your release as quickly as possible. The key is to have your attorney attempt to make arrangements in advance. That way you know what you're walking into before you even think about coming back into Minnesota. With the time that has passed, perhaps the state's case against you isn't as strong. Memories fade. Cops retire. Things can change significantly over five years.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2016 at 4:30 PM