AboutJack Toomey Expertise 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.
Experience I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience. I investigated almost every type of crime including murder, rape, theft, mising 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".
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Science degree in Criminolgy from the University of Maryland.
Expert: Jack Toomey Date: 6/20/2008 Subject: extradition time limitations
Question My friend got a burglary charge in illinios and bonded out on a 2,000.00 bond, and ran back home to arkansas so therefore missed he's court date, they have issued a warrant, and he got picked up here on old fines, and had to serve 10 days when they book him they ran ncic on him and now illinois has a hold on him. He has refuged to sign extradition papers and now illinois has to serve a governor warrant on him, my question is , Is there a time limit to serve this warrant on him, i just cant see this state keeping him in jail for a long period of time, i do know that if indeed the warrant is served that they only have 10 days to come get him from here, but what the law on the holding of him until warrant comes or ever comes?
Answer Chastity,
I am not aware of any "time limit" for one state to serve their warrant on a defendant being held in another state. It basically comes down to a matter of time involved, distance, expense, manpower, and the seriousness of the charge. It really makes no difference because no judge in his right mind is going to set any bond since this guy skipped bond and was a fugitive.
