What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
I have a friend (no! really!) who wants to go on a 9 day trip with us to the Dominican Republic. He's concerned that he may have a warrant issued for his arrest, however. Evidently he's had two DUIs, and had a court-appointed date he did not go to for his second DUI, and now believes he has a warrant for his arrest. This was four years ago. All of this is in California.
We have the trip planned for late March. He's getting his passport now, but a quick google search suggests he might get detained at the airport. He has almost no money (others would be paying for his trip), so I don't think he can afford a lawyer.
What is his best course of action? Is there any way he can leave the country, or will he be held at the airport?
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
I have a friend (no! really!) who wants to go on a 9 day trip with us to the Dominican Republic. He's concerned that he may have a warrant issued for his arrest, however. Evidently he's had two DUIs, and had a court-appointed date he did not go to for his second DUI, and now believes he has a warrant for his arrest. This was four years ago. All of this is in California.
We have the trip planned for late March. He's getting his passport now, but a quick google search suggests he might get detained at the airport. He has almost no money (others would be paying for his trip), so I don't think he can afford a lawyer.
What is his best course of action? Is there any way he can leave the country, or will he be held at the airport?
Any advice is greatly appreciated!