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I have a bench warrant i want to turn my self in but i am scared

Asked by a user in Seattle, WA - 14 days ago.

Generally it is a good idea to turn yourself in when there's a bench warrant outstanding for your arrest but there are some important details for an attorney to consider before advising you to do so. What court issued the bench warrant? What is the warrant for? Is it a probation warrant or is a case pending? What is the criminal charge? Is there bail or is it a no-baill warrant? Once an attorney knows the answer to these questions, then the attorney should discuss important details with...

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