Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Iowa Shoplifting

[Butterflylover]

The Davenport Police called me and said at the beginning of last month I am on store surveillance video and shoplifted. The Police want me to come in to receive a couple tickets and not go to jail. I was arrested in the middle of last month for shoplifting and went to jail. I want to know what happens if I don't go to the police station. I don't live in Davenport or in that county.

 

[Betty3]

There will probably be a warrant out for your arrest.

 

[mightymoose]

You have no obligation to go to the police. The end result will not be any worse for you if you do not go. It is possible you will never hear about it again.

 

[shrinkmaster]

If you fail to go its very likely a warrant will be issued. Once that happens you can be arrested at your home, work or at any Police contact you might have. Your best option is to talk to a Lawyer right away and no other

 

[army judge]

The Davenport Police called me and said at the beginning of last month I am on store surveillance video and shoplifted. The Police want me to come in to receive a couple tickets and not go to jail. I was arrested in the middle of last month for shoplifting and went to jail. I want to know what happens if I don't go to the police station. I don't live in Davenport or in that county.

You serve yourself BEST if you IMMEDIATELY consult a couple of local defense attorneys near you.

The call might have been a prank or a scam, or the Davenport Police may now be arresting by invitation and appointment only.

In unknown situations its always best to have someone you trust protecting your rights and interests.

If you ever have shoplifted, wake up and stop.

The fact that you reside outside of Davenport, as long as its Iowa, this will affect you.

If you reside in one of the other 49 states, a misdemeanor in Iowa may not impact you.

States rarely extradite misdemeanor offenders, but the warrant(s) will remain active.

If a warrant is issued, you could get arrested (or detained) in some nearby states, until the arresting agency confers with the county where the warrant(s) issued.

If this is all a big misunderstanding, you might endeavor to get everything straightened out quickly.

You desperately require a live, licensed Iowa attorney to see you through the very troubled waters that loom ahead of you in 2015!!!!!

 

[cbg]

Am I the only one who thinks it strange that the police would call and tell him to come in, rather than that going to get him?

I can't help wondering if this is a prank.

 

[army judge]

Am I the only one who thinks it strange that the police would call and tell him to come in, rather than that going to get him?

I can't help wondering if this is a prank.

I think many things. LOL

The call might have been a prank or a scam, or the Davenport Police may now be arresting by invitation and appointment only.

The post could be many things. LOL

 

[shrinkmaster]

I have known of shoplifters called by Police to turn themselves in so it does happen.

 

[mightymoose]

Am I the only one who thinks it strange that the police would call and tell him to come in, rather than that going to get him?

I can't help wondering if this is a prank.

Not unusual at all. The police could have been trying to get a voluntary statement without Miranda, and could have been trying to get the person to acknowledge guilt or some level of involvement through their reaction or willingness to comply. It is quite possible they do not have sufficient evidence and are dependent upon the person foolishly showing up and incriminating himself.
A warrant is nothing to worry about here. If the offense is one they would only issue citations for from the beginning then a warrant would likely only result in a citation as well.
As a general rule, unless you are the one that called police for help, cooperation with them is likely not in your favor. Exercise your right to keep your mouth shut and don't do their work for them. If they want you they know where to find you.