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Bench Warrants in Florida

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What begins as a simple forgotten court appearance or traffic ticket can quickly become a nightmarish situation for unsuspecting individuals. Maybe you forgot to appear at your court date for a traffic ticket or other criminal offense, or maybe you simply forgot to pay fines or court fees. Perhaps you were unaware of the serious nature or a subpoena and did not comply.

Regardless of your specific circumstances, a judge may issue a bench warrant for your arrest for what you may believe is a harmless and innocent situation. However, you should know that this an extremely serious matter and needs to be dealt with immediately in order to avoid further legal consequences. If a judge issued a bench warrant for your arrest, contact Dunham & Ingram for strong legal representation.

Call (352) 415-2896 or contact us online to learn how our criminal defense lawyers in Gainesville can help you. Call now and schedule a consultation.

About Bench Warrants in Florida

A bench warrant differs from a traditional warrant in several significant ways. While traditional warrants are used by prosecutors and law enforcement to help resolve criminal cases, a bench warrant is used to help enforce less serious court matters, such as fine or traffic ticket payments. However, a bench warrant can still cause long-lasting and far-reaching consequences for you.

Also, a bench warrant or arrest will appear on future background checks, thereby affecting your ability:

  • To find proper housing
  • To gain meaningful employment
  • To receive certain loans from lenders

While law enforcement officers do not typically seek out individuals who have bench warrants issued, it can still lead to an embarrassing or harmful situation if you are stopped for a routine moving violation or traffic offense. When your information is run through the database and it shows that there is a bench warrant out for your arrest, you will most likely be taken to jail. Until you can see a judge or post bail, you will remain behind bars.

Call (352) 415-2896 for Strong Legal Defense

Our Gainesville criminal defense attorneys will work relentlessly to clear your name and help you avoid the serious penalties that come with a bench warrant. Backed by decades of experience, we are highly knowledgeable in this area of law and can help you make well-informed decisions for your future. You can trust us to protect your rights and fight for your best interests.

Call our criminal defense lawyers in Gainesville today at (352) 415-2896 and schedule your consultation with our team of legal professionals.

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