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Old 04-24-2003, 10:11 PM
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warrant for spouse


What is the name of your state? Florida
My wife has been charged with stealing checks from her employer. She has been arrested once and released on bond. There is now another warrant for her for additional check theft charges from the same employer. She has now moved to another state although we are still married. She says she will return for her court dates which are not for another three months. I didn't find out about the crimes until after she had been arrested the first time. My question is what legal obligation do I have to tell the police when they come looking for her for the outstanding warrant? Can I say I don't know where she is although it can be proven (phone records, etc.) that I do? Can I get into some kind of legal trouble?
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Old 04-24-2003, 10:36 PM
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TOP 10 Things The Cops Will Say When They Knock At Your Door - -

NUMBER 10: Sorry we're late - - we were out golfing with the jury from your wife's first criminal trial.

NUMBER 9: Footprints in the snow make finding fleeing criminals a snap.

NUMBER 8: Your police department's new motto: "The criminal is always right!"

NUMBER 7: Before they strip search her, they'll take your wife to dinner and a movie.

NUMBER 6: After kicking in your door, they say, "Did we come at a bad time?"

NUMBER 5: To get you to tell them where your wife is, they tell you with each mug shot taken of your wife, you'll get two wallet-size prints.

NUMBER 4: They promise to give her the modern version of the "Miranda" warning - - instead of, "You have the right to remain silent," they'll tell her, "You have no right to look so fabulous!"

NUMBER 3: All of our criminal cases are decided by that delightful, fair-minded, Judge Judy.

NUMBER 2: "We just came over to say that your wife won't be arrested again because we're forced to spend all of our time chasing IAAL!"

AND NOW, the NUMBER ONE Thing The Cops Will Say When They Knock At Your Door - -

All she has to say to the judge is, "Me no comprendo the ingles, your honor."


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Old 04-25-2003, 07:05 AM
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Can I get into some kind of legal trouble?
Obstruction of justice is a felony and could land you in just as much trouble as your wife. Do you feel lucky?
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Old 04-25-2003, 10:31 AM
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Ah, since she is out on bond, the police probably won't put in much effort to locate her--i.e. they will come out and if no one is at home, then they will move. But the bonding company sure will. Bonding companies are very imaginative and creative in locating the accused. If I were in her situation and knowing what I do, I would surrender myself before the bonding company comes to pick me up.
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