If I got arrested for a DUI in Canada, what would happen to me in America if I skip court?
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If I got arrested for a DUI in Canada, what would happen to me in America if I skip court?
I am trying to decide if I should go back to court.
Asked on May 28, 2013 under Criminal Law, Indiana
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If you fail to resolve the Canadian DUI and return to America the next time you are stopped by law enforcement in this coutnry there is a good chance that the outstanding Canadian warrant for your arrest will be discovered. You will then be arrested and possibly extradited to Canada.
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