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I don't want to be arrested where I work. Do ASAs allow people to turn thenselves in?

Asked over 2 years ago - Fort Lauderdale, FL

My criminal defense attorney has been talking to the Assistant State Attorney b/c I was investigated in a felony white collar crime. There's no way I'm admitting to something I didn't do. However, I'm aware that my assertion doesn't preclude the ASA to issue an arrest warrant. Apparently, they know each other well. Is there a possibility that the ASA will allow me to turn myself in w/ my atty. if he decides to proceed with charges against me?

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John M. Kaman

Reputation Level 20

Answered over 2 years ago. Criminal Defense Attorney in San Francisco, CA.

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That depends on the ASA or DA. If your attorney has a good relationship with the prosecutor, or if there is no particular reason to send the law to pick you up, the prosecutor may refrain from arresting you to allow you to turn yourself in. Before you do so, make sure charges have been filed (or the jail won't accept you) and line up a bail bonds person to meet you there and bail you out. In some cases you can just go in for booking and then be released. It takes about 2-3 hours and counts as one day in custody; again whether this option is open to you depends on the charge.

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Mark Timothy Conan

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Answered over 2 years ago. Criminal Defense Attorney in Orlando, FL.

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Yes. Normally, the warrant comes from investigation by law enforcement. Your attorney is usually tipped off that a Judge has signed the warrant and this allows you to make arrangements to turn yourself into the jail with or without the assistance of a bail bondsman.

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