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    Default Misdemeanor Probation Violation and Re-Entering the US

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Alabama

    I have a warrant, possibly warrants, for a misdemeanor probation violation, (didn't actually do anything but leave the country), however, it seems that's enough to issue a warrant. And it may be one of the "bench" variety, possibly even as an FTA, and I don't actually know if I can come home or not. I am unsure what is checked about one's status as they re-enter the US, whether by air travel or land, and was wondering if anyone knew with any degree of certainty what the case is. I know that you can be extradited for felonies from state to state, but what about misdemeanor probation violation warrants, and would an FTA or bench warrant on a misdemeanor have any change on extradition laws. If I know for sure, and for some reason I absolutely have to come home, I'd prefer to save myself the time and agony of chained transport via extradition across the country and I could just fly home and keep the trip short. But if I can re-enter without immediate arrest at the point of entry, I may be able to make my way home and potentially resolve the issue with the judge once I'm back. The degree of leverage lost once incarcerated is something I am, unfortunately, familiar with. Negotiating details from behind bars is next to impossible!
    My question is obviously on a few levels, but more directly, does anyone know, specifically, what things are checked when a US citizen re-enters at any point of entry into the US?
    I appreciate any help anyone has to offer.
    For now, I am, exiled.

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    Default Re: Misdemeanor Probation Violation and Re-Entering the US

    We can't tell you what is going to happen at a border crossing. I doubt that your warrant is in the interstate system, but I have no way of knowing. As for knowing everything that they might look up at a border crossing? That information is classified, so the best people can do is use common sense and make educated guesses.

    Warrant checks are becoming more common even for domestic flights, but again we don't know if you have an interstate warrant or what the pickup radius may be for the warrant or warrants that have issued. If you had a lawyer assisting you with your criminal case, consider placing a phone call.

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    Default Re: Misdemeanor Probation Violation and Re-Entering the US

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    We can't tell you what is going to happen at a border crossing. I doubt that your warrant is in the interstate system, but I have no way of knowing. As for knowing everything that they might look up at a border crossing? That information is classified, so the best people can do is use common sense and make educated guesses.

    Warrant checks are becoming more common even for domestic flights, but again we don't know if you have an interstate warrant or what the pickup radius may be for the warrant or warrants that have issued. If you had a lawyer assisting you with your criminal case, consider placing a phone call.
    Thanks for your reply.
    Yeah, I really thought I could trust this attorney, I've known him for ages, but he really steered me wrong on this one.
    It's my first encounter with the law on a criminal level.
    Thanks for taking the time to answer my post, I really appreciate it.

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