Warrant Quashing Legal Process

Summary

In Nevada, a defendant can file a motion to quash a warrant for failure to appear if they were in custody at the time. A conviction without entering a plea or going to trial is not valid. Consulting a lawyer is crucial to review the case and guide on next steps.

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I have a friend who is being held on a warrant for failure to appear in district court. All while he was in custody of DOC.
Hello Alyssa, I understand your concern. To provide the most accurate information, I need to know the location where this is taking place. Could you please provide that?
Lovelock nevada
Hello Alyssa, in Nevada, your friend can file a motion for the warrant's quashing. A lawyer can help with this process. Also, if he was in custody when supposed to appear, this may be a valid reason for missing court. This depends on the specifics of his case.
The court also sentenced him to *-* for a felony possession charge even though he did not enter a plea
Hello Alyssa, in Nevada:
- A defendant cannot be convicted without either entering a plea or going to trial.
- If your friend didn't enter a plea, then it's likely there's been a misunderstanding.
- It's crucial to consult with a lawyer to review the case and guide on next steps.