What is the process to take care of a misdemeanor case in Houston, TX if the person is no longer residing in TX?

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by Grant St. Jullian III

September 7, 2016

Asked 8/30/2016 – Houston, TX

A friend of mine was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for prostitution, she was released on bail, and then she never showed up to court and left the state. What would be the required steps to take care of this issue?

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If your friend failed to appear in court, a warrant is probably outstanding for her arrest. It will remain outstanding until she is taken into custody. Contact an attorney in the Houston area who can arrange the logistics of appearing and court and resolving this matter if and when your friend returns to Texas.

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Grant St. Jullian III

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering – 1979 Univ. of Pennsylvania
Doctor of Jurisprudence 1982 University of Texas @ Austin
Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas since 1982.

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