Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Re: Will I have to pay

As in all criminal matters, the answer depends on your convicted offense, the way you violated probation (a previous post from your zip code suggests that you merely failed to complete community service), your prior record, etc. A bench warrant does NOT necessarily mean they are going to automatically or instantly toss you in the hoosegow. Very likely not. But you need to show up to court at 8 AM -sharp- and ask the clerk to put up your case file. Then tell your hard luck story to the judge.

Re: Will I have to pay

If you do not appear voluntarily, the situation will be significantly worse down the line if/when you get picked up involuntarily on the outstanding warrant. Whether the judge will be inclined to release you on own recognizance, set bail or put a no bail hold on you and remand you to jail (all three are possibilities when it comes to probation violations) will depend on facts and circumstances of your case. Feel free to call me for a free consultation.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com

Re: Will I have to pay

You face potential jail and fines on the probation violation, and potential re-sentencing to the original jail and/or fines from the original offense. I suggest you get an attorney to help you in this. Feel free to contact me if serious about doing so.