What is the name of your state? California
I was arrested in Orange County, California for violation of Health & Safety Code Section 11377(a), (Possession of Methamphetamine) in August of 2004. I made Bail (for $2500) & was subsequently released. Upon my release, I was given a court appearance for mid September (approx. 20 days after my arrest).
I showed up for my arraignment but as it turned out, the DA had not filed as of yet. It took numerous calls and finally I was told, as well as received a letter telling me to appear the third week of December (4 months after the arrest).
As I was driving to court that morning I had two of my car tires blow out (metal debris on the freeway)... So I called the court & after getting transferred numerous times I spoke to a gentleman at the Clerk’s office who explained to me that if I fail to appear on that day, a warrant will be issued for my arrest but that I can simply go to the Clerk's office when I am able to re-appear & that the warrant will be "recalled", my arraignment will be rescheduled & the case will proceed accordingly.
Well, stupid me, I waited & put it off until recently, when I came across a website where I found out that the Bench Warrant had been issued, but that it is now $4000.
I have known all along that this is not going away & I do want to take care of it immediately. Although I do have a few questions which I hope someone can answer for me.
My question is: Will I be arrested when I show up in Court to request that they reschedule my arraignment? And will I have to post additional Bail (an additional $1500) when I do that?
Thank you in advance for any information you can provide.
I was arrested in Orange County, California for violation of Health & Safety Code Section 11377(a), (Possession of Methamphetamine) in August of 2004. I made Bail (for $2500) & was subsequently released. Upon my release, I was given a court appearance for mid September (approx. 20 days after my arrest).
I showed up for my arraignment but as it turned out, the DA had not filed as of yet. It took numerous calls and finally I was told, as well as received a letter telling me to appear the third week of December (4 months after the arrest).
As I was driving to court that morning I had two of my car tires blow out (metal debris on the freeway)... So I called the court & after getting transferred numerous times I spoke to a gentleman at the Clerk’s office who explained to me that if I fail to appear on that day, a warrant will be issued for my arrest but that I can simply go to the Clerk's office when I am able to re-appear & that the warrant will be "recalled", my arraignment will be rescheduled & the case will proceed accordingly.
Well, stupid me, I waited & put it off until recently, when I came across a website where I found out that the Bench Warrant had been issued, but that it is now $4000.
I have known all along that this is not going away & I do want to take care of it immediately. Although I do have a few questions which I hope someone can answer for me.
My question is: Will I be arrested when I show up in Court to request that they reschedule my arraignment? And will I have to post additional Bail (an additional $1500) when I do that?
Thank you in advance for any information you can provide.
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