Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Arrest

I just found out (online) I have an arrest warrant out on me for embezzlement from a corporation I use to work with. I had no clue!

Why hasn't the police arrested me at either my home or place of work?

The police detective handling my case is in Riverside County but I now live 50 miles away in San Diego County.

The questions being: Do the police have enough resources to serve an arrest on every suspect? Will someone come a knocking for a case such as mine? Or is the workload for most detectives quite a bit that my case may be low priority?

Does the LAPD have resources to go after all felony suspects by arresting them at home or at work? Even if it's a different county now?

I just can't picture a police detective driving 50 plus miles, knocking at my door or at work, for a case like mine. When I'm sure his/her workload is quite a bit - and violent crimes take priority!


Asked on 7/29/04, 5:41 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
robert nudelman criminal defense associates

Re: Arrest

The police may or may not serve the warrant on you in San Diego, depending upon the facts of the case. The warrant however, will remain in the system and when you have any contact with law enforcement you will be arrested wherever that is. You must resolve this issue or the warrant remains in effect indefinitely. Please call our office to further discuss this matter at (800) 313-9619

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Answered on 7/29/04, 10:14 am
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: Arrest

The warrant will follow you until it is removed. It may be removed by having an attorney appear for you if it is a misdemeanor or appearing with an attorney if it is a felony. A voluntary warrant hearing has a significant effect upon the bail and the final disposition of the matter as opposed to an in custody warrant hearing. Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.

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Answered on 7/29/04, 12:25 pm


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