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I have a friend who is absconding from probation for dwi and possession of a controlled substance out of missouri because she got a ticket for another dwi(stupid!)....how far will they go to get her...and at what lengths? She is out of the state of missouri as far as i know. Also what rights does she have if she is caught.
Chance,
There is no way for me to know how far Missouri will go to extradite your "friend". Usually extradition cases are decided on a case by case basis and some of the things that go into the decison are expense, distance, manpower available, and seriousness of the charge.
You asked about rights? Fugitives don't have a lot of rights since they are on the run but when arrested they have the right to challenge the extradition to the demanding state but usually all that does is delay the process and guarantee the fugitive a long stay in a jail hundereds of miles from home.
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Jack Toomey
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Please do not ask me about potential jail sentences that you, your friends, or family might receive in court. There is no way for me to know that. Only a judge could answer a question like that. I am also NOT a probation officer or parole officer so I cannot answer questions that relate to parole or probation. Also please keep in mind that every state has different laws. If you are planning to ask a question about a specific law or criminal charge that pertains to your state only it could be difficult to answer. I also cannot give you legal advice on what to do or what not to do in court. Retired police officer with 26 years experience. Worked in the patrol division as well as over 14 years in the detective bureau. Investigated a wide range of crime such as murder, rape, robbery, theft, fraud, missing persons, and other very sensitive crimes. I am available to answer your questions about criminal law and especially as it applies to police work. I taught at the police academy for several years and am especially knowledgeable about search and seizure. Any question about criminal law is welcome! Please don't ask me to do your homework or ask me questions that obviously come from your teachers or professors. I also do not do online interviews or surveys. Young people need to gain face to face interviewing skills. Local police officers usually are very agreeable to assist in these assignments.
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I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience. I investigated almost every type of crime including murder, rape, theft, missing persons, fraud, and domestic abuse. I am very knowledgeable about search and seizure and taught at the police academy for several years on a variety of subjects. I can answer questions that a lot of attorneys cannot since they do not have "street experience".
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Bachelor of Science degree in Criminolgy from the University of Maryland.
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