Extradition laws in PA

[bear4995]

What is the name of your state? PA
Does PA extradite from other states for 2nd offense DUI?

[bear4995]

Originally Posted by bear4995

What is the name of your state? PA
Does PA extradite from other states for 2nd offense DUI?

I live in PA and have been charged with a DUI. I had a prior in FLA arrest date was 1990, conviction date was 1999. PA is viewing this as a second offense because it was within 7 years of the conviction date, even though the arrest was 15 years ago. Is there any recourse? Also I was offered a job back in FLA, but would have to move before the as of yet scheduled court date. Will PA extradite me? Any real help would be appreciated, smart remarks and comments are only a reflection of your own inadaquasies and shortcomings.

[JETX]

Nobody can answer your questions. The issue of extradition or not is entirely up to the whims and will of the prosecutor and court.

I have seen cases where extradition was done in an election year (good press for the prosecutor and/or court) where it would NOT have happened in a non-election year.

Even if they don't exercise their state rights, are you willing to put up with the 'ordeal and cost' of remaining in flight. Your warrant will likely (at some point) be put into the NCIC system... and if you are stopped anywhere in the US, the warrant will pop up. The local police will detain you, tow and impound your vehicle (if one) and contact the issuing agency (in PA). The agency can then simply say.... "nah, too far" and you will be released... with the costs of tow, impound and possible lost job. All to happen again the next time. Won't take many of these incidents to cost far more than just being a mature responsible adult would have been.