Baltimore, MD Failure to Appear in Court Attorney
Even something as harmless as getting a traffic ticket can result in a bench warrant if you forget to pay it and do not show up in court.
The trick is to deal with your warrant as soon as you can. You do not want to wait until you've been arrested, because once you've been arrested on a warrant, the court is much less likely to be lenient - whether or not you have a good excuse.
One of the best ways to address an outstanding arrest warrant is to contact an attorney. I am Baltimore trial lawyer Jim Crawford and I have been defending clients against criminal charges in Maryland since 1992. For a free consultation, contact me at 443-701-4525 or toll free at 866-635-0623.
Defending Your Failure to Appear in Court
Generally speaking, there are two types of warrants: search warrants and arrest warrants. In my years of criminal law practice representing clients in Baltimore and throughout the state of Maryland, I've seen both types of warrants issued against my clients.
Warrants are issued for a number of reasons, including:
- Parole violations
- Failure to appear in court
- Failure to pay child support
- Probable cause that you've committed a crime
An outstanding arrest warrant has immediate consequences in terms of getting arrested and losing your freedom. Search warrants, on the other hand, can lead to your arrest if the police find evidence upon searching whatever it is they've come to search, be it your car, home, or office. But just because the police have a search warrant doesn't mean it's right.
Contact Me to Defend Your Outstanding Warrant for Arrest
If a warrant for your arrest has been issued against you, or the police have come with a search warrant and have gone ahead and searched your private property, it makes sense to contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
I make myself available to my clients 24/7/365. Consultations for potential clients are always free of charge. Contact me today at 443-701-4525 or toll free at 866-635-0623.
