YANML filter: I don't live in America but it's possible that the US government has issued a warrant/indictment against me. Is it possible to find out if they have or not? What if it's a sealed indictment? I'm no fugitive but I'm not going to enter the US and say 'did you happen to be looking for me' if there's a risk that the answer is yes? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 5, 2009 - 16 answers

So I probably have a warrant out for my arrest on a very old (3 years ) ticket for possible public consumption, in New York City. I want to take care of this, but what repercussions can I expect? Do I go to the courthouse and turn myself in? Will my fine be exorbitantly higher than the ticket? Additionally, I need to renew my license in Brooklyn before my upcoming birthday. Would I be able to do this if I do in fact have a bench warrant? This is my first "I screwed up" question, so please take it easy on me! Thanks!
posted by apetpsychic on Aug 11, 2009 - 13 answers

How can my friend find out about a warrant for his arrest that may be out there and what are the risks of being in/near the issuing state? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 8, 2009 - 11 answers

My friend, who hasn't lived in Texas for decades, was dismayed to learn that there was a longstanding warrant for her arrest in Texas for a traffic violation she could not have committed. The warrant's for not paying a fine. (She thinks someone stole her driver's license and identity.) [more inside]
posted by johngoren on Sep 5, 2008 - 15 answers

I want to use cheap gas in my 2006 Audi A4. Will this void my warranty? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Aug 22, 2008 - 14 answers

How can I find out if there is a warrant for my arrest, in Monterey, California? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 26, 2007 - 7 answers

Members of my family conspired to create a false identity for a sibling years ago--mine! How can I ensure that this ID is no longer being used? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 16, 2007 - 11 answers

How do you clear your name of criminal charges after identity theft? And how could these charges have been incurred? [more inside]
posted by Felicity Rilke on Aug 29, 2006 - 8 answers

I wish to take a business trip to Japan next week and I wish to take my new girlfriend. She tells me shes afraid to go because she has a bench warrant out for her. if I take her to the airport will they check this and arrest her? [more inside]
posted by geengi on Apr 2, 2006 - 24 answers

I'm a landlord and yesterday the violent crimes unit came by with a felony arrest warrant for one of my tenants, who wasn't home. They left me their card and asked me to call them when she was at home so they could come get her. My trouble is, I left a note on her door asking her to call the cops, which apparently she got, and apparently she did, though I haven't seen her at home any time recently. Have I just obstructed justice by trying to be fair to my (in my estimation) good tenant?
posted by anonymous on Jan 28, 2005 - 22 answers