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I was not in a good way back then – homeless, unemployed and a drinker. I pulled myself out of that mess and got some help. I went into detox and into some other programs. I have been clean and sober since then; I am going on 3 years of sobriety. Now, I want to fix this problem. The ticket was for loitering and I didn’t pay the fine or never went to court because I went into the program which took me out of the city. I have a full-time job at a very good company and have been there over 2 years.
Asked on July 8, 2015 under Criminal Law, Connecticut
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You should deal with this ASAP as warrants do not expire. While the authorities have not come looking for you, turning yourself in will be in your best interest as opposed to having the police bring you in.
Additionally, even if they haven't actively searched for you, you will always have to worry about this coming up. For example, it could be discovered on employment background check or if you are ever stopped by the police for just a simple traffic stop.
At this point, you should consult directly with a criminal lawyer who pratices in the area of where the warrant was issued; they can best advise you further.
You should retain a lawyer. A warrant has issued for your arrest. In some cases, an attorney may set up a new appearance and stay the warrant. In others, you may be required to appear early in the orining on the warrant and be brought yup to court for a hearing regarding bail or conditions of release.
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