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California Extradition Attorneys
What You Need to Know About Extradition
Extradition is the legal name for sending people from one state to another state where they face criminal charges — the “wanting state.” If you have a criminal matter pending against you in another state — whether you are aware of it or not — and do not show up to court, that state will issue a warrant for your arrest. If California law enforcement finds out about this warrant, you could be arrested in California, put into custody and transferred while in custody to that state to answer the charges. It can also work the other way — if you face an active criminal matter in California, California can issue a warrant allowing law enforcement in the state where you live to arrest and extradite you back to California. The experienced Los Angeles extradition lawyers at Wallin & Klarich handles both types of extradition cases.
If you are arrested in California and are facing extradition to another state, you will face what’s called an identification hearing here. This hearing protects your rights under California law by making sure that you in fact, are the person that the other state wants. If the other state cannot prove this, California will not allow your extradition. Wallin & Klarich attorneys can help at an identification hearing by negotiating with the wanting state to resolve the charges while you are still in California, thus avoiding the expense, hassle and embarrassment of being sent to the other state.
If you’re facing charges in California but are currently in another state, Wallin & Klarich can help by directly contacting the prosecutor handling your case. Again, our goal is to negotiate with the state to find an early resolution to the charges against you, helping you avoid being transported to California. We may also be able to negotiate a reduction or elimination of bail that allows you to come to California on your own, rather than in law enforcement custody, to resolve the matter. Due to the fact that we live and work here, we can bring familiarity and experience to our dealings with the prosecutor’s office seeking to extradite you.
Extradition involves jail time — regardless of whether you are innocent or guilty. Law enforcement policies assume you are running away from the criminal charges and treat you like a criminal, even if you didn’t know about the charges. The penalties you could face depend on the crime you’re charged with, but whatever they may be, Wallin & Klarich can help you resolve them more quickly, without having to leave home and the comfort of your loved ones. Call us today to speak to an experienced legal professional about your extradition case.
At Wallin & Klarich, we approach every case with the belief that the person we’re defending could easily be one of our own family members. We’ve seen firsthand how stressful legal matters can be for our clients and their loved ones. We are committed to being available to our clients at all times — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If you or someone you love is facing extradition to or from Southern California, you should call Wallin & Klarich today for a free evaluation of your case. Call 1-888-749-0034 or fill out our online consultation form to get in contact with a legal professional today.
