I was a victim of a drunk driver, I was hit and the driver pleaded guilty to DUI with injuries. And I was given a restitution hearing date. And just recently I found out I might have a warrant for my arrest.(unrelated, from years back)
My question is, Can I get arrested at the Restitution hearing? Will the judge run my name in the system and find my warrant?
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Its possible depending on where warrant is from and if its same county, state, etc. If you want to locate one in your area here on you can select "Find a Lawyer" at the top of the page. Good luck.
Howard A SnaderCriminal Defense AttorneyPhoenix, AZ ·
You can be arrested should you appear and the verify the warrant. Contact the prosecutor and advise them ahead of time. If you fail to appear, then you will likely not be able to obtain any restitution.
Yes, you can...For that matter, with an outstanding warrant, you could be arrested at any time or place. I would urge you to clear it up as soon as possible. Voluntarily returning is the best way to proceed; If you don't, you may find yourself arrested on the warrant and sitting in the slammer for a few days!
