Enforcement of a Warrant for Absconding from Parole
My question involves criminal law for the state of: New York
I was released after serving a year of a 1-to-3 sentence for identity theft. Violated parole got sent back on violation, was out again 2 months and left the country (I have dual nationality with another country). I've been on "absconded" status for the past 3 years. I now live abroad, where I have a good job at a multinational company. Problem is, my company wants me to attend a conference in Houston next year.
My questions are:
1) Do NYS parole warrants have an expiration date? (when I was upstate, the consensus among inmates was 10 years and the warrant goes away).
2) Will NYS come and extradite me if I fly into Houston?
3) Is there a way to lawyer my way out of this without showing up in person and going upstate for another violation?
Re: Enforcement of a Warrant for Absconding from Parole
It sucks when things like this come back to haunt you, eh?
it is not likely this can be dealt with without a court appearance. Whether you will have to serve time is unknown. I would suggest engaging a lawyer to whom you can speak openly and freely with and let them respond. The specifics of your situation will matter.
Re: Enforcement of a Warrant for Absconding from Parole
In that case, I won't go to the states. In New York, a violation is a violation. If I get locked up on a time served 90, I'll definitely lose my job, and my apartment and my car. They can keep their warrant.
Is anyone here familiar with this aspect of the New York State Parole system? As I asked in my original posting, the word on the inside was that if one absconds and is able to keep his nose clean for ten years, the parole division stops looking for you. Can anyone confirm/refute this?