what good does it do to convict someone of a crime when they are not in that country?
967040
Conviction "in absentia" ("par contumace") has mainly a political value unless the defendant absconded AFTER being arraigned or otherwise brought before the court. And even then, extradition may be made contingent upon re-trial. The Ira Einhorn case comes to mind. http://www.amgot.org/einhorn/flodinec.htm
65666
Other than help them get the best lawyer you can afford, I don't really know.\n\nIf they are in jail, a good lawyer might be more likely to get them out on bail.  They are more likely to rebut the prosecution's case or to come up with evidence to exonerate this person.\n\nIf their bail is too high for them to be released, perhaps you could help with securing a bond.  It all depends on how much you can or want to help.
312276
In Canada the law is that you cannot travel if you have "committed an offense for which a pardon has not been granted" (I got my passport a while ago)
81765
It's not likely to happen depending on the crime. The person will have to reapply for a Visa and if it was drugs or something else serious, then we won't let them come back. No offense but I think we have enough to deal with already with terrorist cells and our own criminals. Why would you want to bring someone here who was deported for a crime they committed in this country in the first place? I believe in second chances but I'd have to know the circumstances of the crime as well as the charge before I'd even consider telling you HOW to bring them back into our country. Sorry.
1150554
Get a lawyer or public defender - regardless what it costs. It depends on the crime - but generally - if he is in jail now - he either committed another crime - or they put him in there for jumping AR probabation - a violation of his terms. The fact you stated "he ran" means he had to report to a PO - and didn't - and knew he was committing another crime - as did you. A good lawyer could possibly have the extradition waived, in lieu o fjail time or probation in NM  - though that is not a guarantee. \nAnd when you get a lawyer - make sure you tell him everything - unlike here.
361195
Wait.  You're convicted of a misdemeanor in California, let's say.\n\nThen you go to Nevada, and you get stopped.\n\nWhy would California extradite you, since you're already convicted?  You realize that "convicted" means you're already found guilty, right?\n\nI'm guessing your question doesn't really ask what you want to know.  Wanna' take another stab at it?
979834
No, what you do in other countries that is stil legal stays in those countries. Unless you violate any laws inside the U.S. they cannot arrest you.
442812
In this case, the death sentence would have to be set down until the new charges were heard . Then the first sentence could proceed. But it would depend in which state the offender was being held in USA. \nMany persons offend while on bail awaiting trial. Many are accused of further crimes while they are in goal. Each offence has to be tried and judged upon in isolation to another.
103167
What you're forgetting is that tomorrow it could be you.  If you were accused of a crime, should we not give you any rights, just throw you straight in jail?  If you're just referring to people who have been convicted, which rights do you mean?  They don't have many.  You do have to remember that unless they got the death penalty, they are going to return to society some day.  You don't prepare someone for that by putting them in a hole and telling they they're not a citizen anymore.
526090
it can be used to hold you if you get in trouble in another jurisdiction\n\nbut as long as you stay out of trouble it basically is at the discretion of the district attorney in the arresting county if they want to pay to extradite you
180636
no matter what the charge the goverment has the right to deport you. it does come down to misdemeaner or felony. do you have more tha one conviction? is there one pending? these are all part of their consideration of your stats to remain in this country. just remember once you break the law here they have all the power. i've seen it first hand aand it's not pretty
675339
You sound a lot like my brother...are you?  Seriously ditch town.  My brother didn't and now he is behind bars for a good 4 more years. and that is for the first crime he already served, just for violation of parole....he was out on good behavior. He has problems and issues, but he is my brother and will not judge him, love him.   Since Australia started out as a penal colony I do not see why they wouldn't take you and yes you can permanently leave the United States, but you need to obtain  citizenship, France is where you should go it requires you to give up on your US citizenship and think all other countries do too.  Back to my brother he is telling me all the things he wants to do with his life when he gets out...well saying and doing are two different things and with a criminal record it won't be easy to get on with your life it sucks but that is our society. But I'd leave town and start anew, and just be honest with people close to you so your past doesn't catch up with you.
950754
no, it would just perpetuate an injustice.  encourage that person to report to the police and tell him what matters most will be that "the truth shall set us free."
892694
Since you didn't state the country, we can't much help you. The State Department can do little more than try to find a lawyer, and to facilitate communication with family -- unless the prisoner is a US Government employee or military member.\n\nA British-Pakistani was just released after 18 years in prison on trumped-up murder charges, and after two acquittals in civilian courts and a conviction by a Sharia court: http://www.guardian.co.uk/pakistan/Story/0,,1951106,00.html\n\nThe smart American will not travel to countries where the rule of law is not observed. Zimbabwe comes to mind.
1028730
Stupid idea.  I personally don't want to deal with a bunch of convicted criminals.  Besides, they'd probably get in trouble anyway and get sent to military prison, so why complicate the process.  Siberia is probably a better option for felons.
988637
it would become and international incident and more then likely the country would not like all the heat they get from not forcing you to return but it also depends on what country because there are some that we do not have extradition with and you would be charged with the crime of running away so them might just let you stay, 99% of countries will send you home when they find out about it
395360
The other state need only show that there is a fair probability that you have committed a crime in another jurisdiction and you will be extradited.\n\nThis is a very low burden of proof, so unless you can show that you are the subject of a mistaken identification, you will eventually be extradited.