Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

If you have a court order not to leave the state of Arizona.. what happens if you do leave?


Asked on 5/28/15, 11:23 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Your question is about Arizona law, but you posted it under California law instead. The most likely answer is that you would be held in contempt of court and that a warrant would be issued for your arrest. I don't know whether anyone would come looking for you; that would depend on the specifics of your case.

But even if no one is actively pursuing you, if any law enforcement officer realizes who you are you could be arrested and held pending extradition. The warrant would come up if, say, police check your background during a traffic stop or if border patrol agents interview you at an airport or border crossing. There are plenty of other ways you could end up behind bars and be forcibly returned to Arizona.

You may want to re-post your question under Arizona law. That way, it would reach lawyers who know more about the relevant rules.

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Answered on 5/29/15, 4:59 pm
Phillip D. Wheeler, Esq. Phillip D. Wheeler, Attorney At Law

Greetings. As a California attorney, I can't answer this. If you could, please repost in the Arizona law section. That way you get the correct answer. All State laws are different.

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Answered on 5/29/15, 10:33 pm


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