How do I get a bench warrant lifted without going to jail and paying a large bail amount

I suggest you hire an attorney in the area. If you have solid written documentation showing why you were unable to appear, your attorney may be...

Does warrants go away after 20 plus yrs?

No, warrants do not go away. Yes, this type of offense is extraditable.

Is FBI background check the same as a state background check?

OSP (Oregon State Police) provides the information to FBI so that the record is sealed in the FBI files as well. So, it should not show up on the...

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Do NOT discuss the incident with anyone other than your lawyer. Do not post specifics about the incident on any online forum. Contact a criminal...

Police want names after drug bust..

Your friend needs to meet with a criminal defense lawyer before saying or doing anything. It is never a good idea to cooperate with police until...

I was videotaped by a guy I slept with without my consent or knowledge. Is this illegal?

You can report this to the police and follow up with the District Attorney's office. good luck.

i agree with my colleagues in that you should absolutely have an attorney (either one you hire or ask for a court appointed attorney). Do not talk...

Congress just passed a spending bill that prohibits prosecution of state medical marijuana, is it still a crime to use it?

First of all, the Oregon law legalizing marijuana does not go into effect until July 2015, so it is still illegal at this time in Oregon. I...

If you are trying to determine whether there is a warrant out for your arrest, call an attorney who can check the database or call (or have someone...

I was wondering if on my record it will show that i have been convicted of a felony.

First of all, this crime would likely have been a misdemeanor rather than a felony, and you were not convicted, as your question indicates. So,...