Can I leave the state if charged with felony and ordered by judge not to?

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I want to go see my family before the court, would I be stopped at the airport?

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Hector Benjamin PerezCriminal Defense AttorneyNew York, NY ·
First of all, violating a judge's order will only bring you additional problems with your judge. Not a smart thing to do. Second, whether or not you will be stopped on your way out or back in depends on whether you are talking about traveling international or domestic, as well as your immigration status in this country. If you are traveling from state to state, you probably would not be stopped. The better approach would be to have your lawyer ask the judge for permission on your behalf, and then respect the decision the judge makes. Good luck.
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Joseph A Lo PiccoloCriminal Defense AttorneyGarden City, NY ·
No. If you leave and it is discovered afterwards, any bail, including ROR, can and most likely will be revoked. Ask your attorney to get permission.
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Benjamin Lieberman ·
I do t know that they would stop you at the airport but violating a judge's order is never a smart thing. I don't suggest you defy the order.
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Richard C. SouthardCriminal Defense AttorneyNew York, NY ·
In addition to potential loss of bail and/or increase in bail, it is possible that you may be charged with Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree for intentionally disobeying a mandate of the judge. This is a class A misdemeanor punishable up to one year in jail. As the other attorney suggested, have your lawyer ask the judge for permission. Richard Southard 212-385-8600 I am a former Deputy Bureau Chief with the Kings County DA’s Office with over 15 years experience specializing in criminal law cases. I offer free in-person, phone and video consultations.
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