A bench warrant gives the police the right to arrest a person and place him or her in custody. Bench warrants are usually issued when a person fails to appear at his or her court appearance.

Failing to appear is a serious matter. Judges do not take kindly to people who abdicate their responsibilities. When a judge issues a bench warrant, local law enforcement is put on notice. If the police stop someone who has had a bench warrant issued against them, their name will show up in the police system, and they will be arrested immediately.

If you or a loved one has failed to appear in court, you should call an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. If you are charged with a serious crime and a bench warrant has been issued, there may be a bail hold placed on you when you are arrested. That is why it’s imperative to hire an attorney. Your lawyer can go to court with you and clear the warrant. The benefit is twofold: 1) In most cases, you will avoid going to jail; and 2) you will likely avoid having to pay money to bail out.

Many people are under the impression that they have to appear at all of their scheduled court appearances. This is not true. For misdemeanors, your lawyer can usually go to court on your behalf. If you are facing criminal charges and a bench warrant has been issued against you, call the Champion Law Firm today to speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney. Consultations are always free.

If you’re looking for a Los Angeles Bench Warrant Attorney, contact us today.