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Tim1964
Aug 24, 2009, 10:52 AM
If I leave the state while under probation and be gone for over 10 years which was a misdeameanor does that turn into a felony or would they have a felony warrant out for my arrest through the probation office?
JudyKayTee
Aug 24, 2009, 12:34 PM
Excon wrote an excellent explanation which is at the head of this thread - https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/criminal-law/how-transfer-probation-115783.html.
A misdemeanor charge does not turn into a felony charge - it remains a misdemeanor charge but a warrant lives forever. And, yes, skipping out can cause you to be charged with a felony (if that is your question).
excon
Aug 25, 2009, 08:39 AM
or would they have a felony warrant out for my arrest through the probation office?Hello Tim:
Even though you fled on a misdemeanor charge, fleeing itself is a felony. Therefore, you have a FELONY warrant out for your arrest entitled, Unlawful Flight To Avoid Confinement.
excon