Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I currently have a warrant for my arrest. I never got anything in the mail stating a cort date. Reason is I dont live in San Diego,Ca. I live in Tijuana B.C. If I get an attorne to go to court on my behalf can they take the warrant off. The Bail is set at 20,000. Wich I wuld have to pay 2000 for a bailbond. I would rather get an attorney to take care of this. If I have to get arrested then I cant afford an attorney. So can an attorney go on my behalf and explain what happen to get the warrant off? It is for Grand Theft/Felony.


Asked on 6/09/10, 1:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Marshall Law Office of Robert L, Marshall

You are going to have to go to court to take care of this warrant, whether you have an attorney or not.

If it was a misdemeanor, your lawyer could go to court on your behalf. Since it's a felony, you have to personally appear.

Instead of turning yourself in and paying a couple thousand dollars for a bail bond, I would spend the money on hiring an attorney.

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Answered on 6/09/10, 5:31 pm
Brian McGinity McGinity Law Office

In this situation you must appear in court and there is no way around it.. Felony charges require the defendant to personally appear in court. Next, I agree with Mr. Nelson use your funds wisely and hire an attorney. You can deal with the bail issues separately. Some bondsman only charge 8.5 % when you have a private attorney. Also bailbond companies will do their best to help structure payments you can afford. Your priorites should first be your legal representation and then your bail.

Good luck

Brian D.McGinity

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Answered on 6/09/10, 6:04 pm


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