Can one have a sealed indictment on them and never have been arrested for the crime

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   James SullivanPro

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   Answered September 20, 2012 21:27. I wonder how this rumor got started, but, yes, there could be a warrant out for your arrest. A bail bondsman may be able to check for sure, however if it is a pocket warrant the bondsman would not know. Either way, don't give any more statements to the police, and have a good criminal lawyer in your corner in case you are arrested.

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   Russell D. HuntPro

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   Answered September 21, 2012 06:21. It is possible and relatively common for an officer to have a warrant for someone's arrest and the person not know about it. It's also almost impossible for that person to be able to determine if such a warrant has been issued. That's because any number of magistrates might have issued the warrant and the officer might have it in his pocket prior to the arrest. Similarly, it is relatively common for a Grand Jury Indictment to be returned without an arrest having been made.

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   Alexander Ivakhnenko

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   Answered September 20, 2012 08:41. Retain a criminal attorney at once in Texas, do not make any incriminating statements in public or to any law enforcement.

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   Charles KenyonPro

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   Answered September 20, 2012 10:10. Talk to a lawyer there in Waco. Now.
   Can there be a warrant without anyone telling you? Yes.

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