Warrants

Arrest and Bench Warrants

Knowing that you are the subject of a warrant can be stressful. Equally stressful is the surprise of being served with a warrant that you didn't know existed. At the Newport Beach, California, law firm of the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah, our lawyer helps clients deal with both bench warrants and arrest warrants.

A knowledgeable attorney

If you have been arrested on either a bench warrant or an arrest warrant, it is important to have an attorney who knows the criminal justice system thoroughly. Fred Thiagarajah was a Deputy District Attorney, and he now uses that experience to help clients. Contact him at our Orange County law firm. Call 1-866-511-2757 toll free.

Two kinds of warrants

There are two kinds of warrants: arrest warrants and bench warrants. An arrest warrant is a federal or state document that orders the arrest of a person after a grand jury indictment or after law enforcement determines that the person may have engaged in criminal activity. A bench warrant is an order for immediate arrest, usually after the individual failed to appear in court as scheduled.

An outstanding warrant can turn a minor traffic stop into a nightmare

Arrest warrants are seldom served in misdemeanor cases. However, if the police stop someone with an arrest warrant or bench warrant for a traffic violation or other minor offense, they will find the warrant after checking the person's driver's license. Bail is usually determined by the type of charge you face. Bench warrants also require bail; it is determined by the judge who issued the warrant.

How an attorney can help with a warrant

If there is an arrest warrant or bench warrant for your arrest, it is important to contact the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah. Our criminal defense attorney can help to recall the bench warrant, sometimes without you even being present. However, if your presence is required, it is always a better idea to appear in court with your attorney. First, the court looks favorably upon people who turn themselves in on a warrant rather than being arrested on a warrant. Second, an attorney might be able to get your bail reduced or eliminated. Third, an attorney can coordinate with a bail bondsman to appear in court as well, so that your bond can be posted immediately and you don't have to spend any longer in custody than required.

The Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah has successfully represented many people who have had warrants for their arrest. Contact our Orange County law firm if you are arrested on either type of warrant. Let us use the knowledge and experience of our lawyer to get the best outcome after an arrest on either type of warrant. Call us toll-free at 1-866-511-2757.

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