Fort Lauderdale Warrant Defense Attorney

Bench Warrant Help in Fort Lauderdale

When you are ordered to appear in court, you must appear. If you fail to appear, a judge can sign a bench warrant asking for your immediate arrest by law enforcement. Once arrested you must then attend a court hearing in order for a judge to determine your penalty. In some instances, you can receive a jail sentence and be ordered to pay a large fine. You will also receive a misdemeanor conviction on your criminal record for life. If you are in this situation, it is vital that you contact a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney. A skilled attorney will work to increase the chances that you can avoid spending time in jail. 

A warrant defense attorney who is well-educated with the criminal court system can ask the court to cancel the bench warrant, allowing you to avoid prosecution completely. However, you will still have to appear in court on a new date as ordered by the judge - otherwise the bench warrant can be reinstated. At the Law Office of Marshall Geisser, we have provided numerous clients with successful results for their bench warrant cases in our over 20 years in practice. We are dedicated to working to enhance the possibility for a good outcome in your case. 

Criminal Defense Lawyer for Bench Warrants

A dedicated and experienced criminal defense attorney can use any possible court challenges or negotiations with the prosecutor. A long history of successful negotiations in such cases is an advantage to you when facing a bench warrant. Contact us today to speak with an experienced lawyer; we offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Under Florida law, a bench warrant can be issued for any of the following reasons:

• Failure to appear after an indictment/criminal charge.
• Failure to appear after a judge orders you to appear.
• Failure to appear for a citation from a police officer.
• Failure to appear after promising to appear.
• Failure to appear for sentencing after a plea or trial.
• Failure to pay a fine.
• Failure to pay child support.
• Failure to appear and display proof of progress or completion of program as ordered by the court. 

Contact a Fort Lauderdale bench warrant attorney at our firm if you need legal assistance with any warrant.