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Expert: - 7/9/2009


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hi i know you might not know the answer to this question but, i have a warrant for obstruction of justice i have had this warrant for atleast 2 years now and im scarred to go i haven't got in trouble since then and i need to tern myself in i wasn't on probation at the time of the arrest so do u know what a person would get for that kind of crime. im scared just wanna know what u think andi also need an id so i can get a job to make money to pay my fines when i do tern myself in. Would they know at the dmv if i dont have a traffic warrent. and my warrent is not a fellony warrent eather. Thank you so much for yer time. If u can, can u send the answer to my e-mail. Thank You

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I want you to know that I cannot give you legal advice.  It is prohibited.

I also cannot tell you "what a person would get" because there are hundreds of variables that could be in play and only a judge could answer that.

I can tell you that many MVA's (including the one in MY state) routinely run people's names through the computer for outstanding warrants.  I cannot tell if YOUR state does this.

What I can tell you is that you are a fugitive and could be arrested at any moment for any kind of interaction with the police.  Do you want to live your life looking over your shoulder?  You need to speak to an attorney right away and get this resolved.

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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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