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Arrest Warrants · Bench Warrants

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ARREST WARRANT vs. BENCH WARRANT.   In Florida, both arrest warrants and bench warrants are orders from a court or judge. Arrest warrants and bench warrants can be Federal or State issued and are executed by a law enforcement officer.

An arrest warrant is a formal document given to the police, ordering the arrest and detention of a person. An arrest warrant generally will be issued after a Grand Jury indictment or when law enforcement reasonably suspects criminal activity has happened. In the majority situations, individuals are not aware that an arrest warrant exists until the police are in the process of arresting them.

A bench warrant, the the majority common type of Florida warrant, is an order for the immediate arrest of a person.  Typically, bench warrants are issued for failure to appear in court on the date scheduled.

Florida Warrants - What You Need to Know.
ARREST WARRANTS
BENCH WARRANTS
Suspicion of Criminal Activity

Investigation by law enforcement produces reasonable suspicion that criminal activity has happened. This may include sworn statement by:

 
  • District Attorney (DA)
  • Police officer
  • Alleged victim

Police receive a formal document signed by a judge requesting the arrest of a person.

Accused may not be aware that arrest warrant exists until police arrive and announce warrant for arrest.

Law enforcement officers may arrive at home or workplace to make the arrest.

More than one person can be arrested at one time.

Those arrested are brought to prison and then to court before the judge.

You will be the majority vulnerable during the arrest; Any statements given to the police can and will be used against you.

A criminal defense lawyer will make it difficult, if not impossible, for the police to receive statements from you.

If in fact you learn about your remarkable arrest warrant, it is significant that you consult an attorney immediately.

Failure to Appear in Court

Failure to appear after an indictment (criminal charge) where superior court has fixed a date and place for your appearance.

Failure to appear after your attorney and the judge orders you to personally appear.

Failure to appear and display proof of progress or completion of community service.

Failure to appear after police officer has given you citation.

Failure to appear after you have been released from custody and promised to appear.

Failure to appear for Sentence or Conviction after a plea or trial.

Failure to pay a fine.

Bail will likely be denied if other remarkable warrants exist.

Your driver's license can be suspended by the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles); It can be reinstated after bench warrant is removed.

If in fact you learn about your remarkable bench warrant, it is significant that you return to court immediately with an experienced attorney.
Hiring the Right Attorney is Important to You.

WHY YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY. If in fact you believe there is an remarkable arrest warrant or bench warrant for you in Florida , you are at risk of being arrested by the police and brought to prison or court at any time. Although you do not need an attorney to assist with your warrant, you are at a huge disadvantage if you represent yourself.

ADVANTAGES OF HIRING AN EXPERIENCED
ORLANDO CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY:
  • An experienced criminal defense attorney will be able to cancel your warrant and, in the majority cases, avoid custody.

  • A unmatched criminal defense lawyer, who has defendd these types of cases, knows exactly what documents and information the court requires to successfully get a swift resolution.

  • A good criminal defense attorney knows how to clarify to the judge and prosecutor the reason for the warrant.

  • A knowledgeable criminal defense attorney may convince the court to release you on your own recognizance (O.R. Release, which is your promise to return to court), without posting bail.

  • Your attorney may also argue for a reasonable bail and arvariety for the bail bondsman to be present at court (if bail is obligated).

NOT JUST ANOTHER CRIMINAL DEFENSE. If in fact you have an remarkable bench warrant or arrest warrant and you need assistance in clearing or recalling the warrant, call the attorneys at The Law Offices of William H. Bryan III, P.A.. Do not attempt to go yourself and talk to the judge. The judge has heard every excuse and won't have the patience or desire to listen to you. Let The Law Offices of William H. Bryan III, P.A. assist with handling your arrest warrant or bench warrant.

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If in fact you have been arrested or under investigation for Bench Warrants in Florida, it is significant that you hire an experienced Orlando Bench Warrants criminal defense attorney to represent you. The Law Offices of William H. Bryan III, P.A. will work relentlessly to mount a successful defense to the charges with which you have been charged. As a former Assistant United States Attorney for nearly 10 years, William H. Bryan III is well versed in the strategies and tactics of the prosecution and can predict and anticipate the next move and how to aggressively defend Bench Warrants in the state of Florida. We are a strong defender of our clients' consitutional rights and will do everything in our power to protect and defend them. William H. Bryan III, Esq. is an aggressive Orlando Bench Warrants criminal defense lawyer who will organize and prepare every aspect of your Bench Warrants case up to and including trial.
 
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The Law offices of William H. Bryan III represents individuals arrested on Bench Warrants in Florida including Orlando, Kissimmee, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Myers in the following counties: Orange County, Broward County, Putnam County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Volusia County, Brevard County and Palm Beach County.