PA and FL state criminal defense laws, how to quash an outstanding warrant in another state

Your felony arrest warrant in Florida unfortunately cannot be addressed without you returning to Florida. You must secure Florida counsel in the county where this case originated for best results. It sounds like you pled guilty or no contest and were placed on probation to complete community service (work days?) and just left the state without completing the term. If that is the case, what you have accomplished since that time will bear heavily on the court's handling of this violation. It is highly likely in some jurisdictions that if you have not been in any trouble and otherwise lived a law-abiding life for the past 10 years, it could be dismissed. You really need to take care of it because the outstanding felony warrant will haunt you until it is resolved.

Unfortunately, the case will not go away by itself. Because this case is a misdemeanor you will never be extradited to Florida if and when you are picked up out of the State.

I have handled several cases like this in Florida. The Court can be understanding in cases like this but keep in mind they also don't like it when someone just absconds the jurisdiction then wants everything dismissed, it sets a bad precedent.

If you can show that you've remained out of trouble (no arrest, convictions) your current family situation, etc. more than likely an attorney can work with the State Attorney's Office to try and get you timed served on the assault charge.

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me at (800) 272-9163. I would be interested in knowing what county this happened in.