Re: washington state extradition

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edg747

I have a midemeanor warrant or maybe 2 in WA state. WA state
has what is called interstate compact which includes the
states of idaho oregon and I think now as well California and
montana. THEY WILL EXTRADITE YOU FOR MISDEMEANORS in these
states. Im talking to my lawyer on monday about a similar
situation. I'll reply with what I find out (hopefully I
remember)

On 3/28/08, . wrote:
> Dear Edg747:
>
> You should consult an attorney. While most of the time
> states will not extradite on misdemeanor warrants/charges.
> There is the possibility that if your are stopped on a
> routine motor vehicle stop or you travel by airplane you
> could be detained(NCIC national warrant system), possibly up
> to several months until the DA's decide they won't extradite
> you and the jurisdition holding you decides to cut you
> loose.
>
> Having said this, you really should consult a lawyer about
> these warrants. Perhaps a good lawyer can workout a good
> deal for you. This situation may affect your ability to
> obtain a passport or a drivers license.
>
> I definately would talk to a lawyer.
>
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> On 3/28/08, edg747 wrote:
>> I have some misdemeanor warrant problems here in
>> Washington State for DWIs. I have not drank since 2005 and
>> have already served extensive jail time on these, and they
>> keep wanting me to do more and more. I have a young son
>> and wife and cannot keep abandoning them for a vindictive
>> county. Could I move to Oregon, or Montana and not be
>> extradited? or what state could I move to. Thank You