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A bench warrant is a court ordered document that is issued by a judge that allows for a person’s immediate, onsite arrest by law enforcement. This means that if a person has a bench warrant in his/her name, he/she can be placed under arrest by police and brought to appear in a court of law. The primary goal of a judge when issuing a bench warrant is to obtain custody of the person listed on the warrant so that he/she will appear in court.
When Are Bench Warrants Issued?
Bench warrants are typically issued when a person fails to appear in court for a scheduled legal proceeding. This does not mean that every time a person fails to appear in court, a bench warrant is issued. Rather, bench warrants are issued when a person repeatedly fails to make scheduled court appearances, which can quickly become quite disruptive for the judge, other involved parties, and the legal proceeding in general. This is why people must make every effort to appear in court, whether they believe the proceedings are just or not, as their freedom may be at stake.
Was A Bench Warrant Issued in Your Name?
If you answered “yes”, you are probably wondering what you should do and who you should speak with about your predicament. The absolute best thing you can do after a bench warrant has been issued in your name is to consult with a reliable criminal defense attorney.
Right now, you are facing immediate arrest, which mean that law enforcement could detain you at any time. By avoiding law enforcement or ignoring your bench warrant, you will only make your condition much worse than it is. That is why working with a skilled defense attorney is always your best option. A defense lawyer, like the lawyers at Hager & Schwartz, P.A., can help you negotiate with the judge who issued your warrant to help you avoid arrest and to help you move forward with your legal proceedings.
We are proud to assist clients with warrant and probation violation matters in Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, Fort Pierce, and Volusia County.
If a bench warrant was issued in your name, contact Hager & Schwartz, P.A. today to speak with one of our qualified Miami-Dade warrant attorneys!
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