Clearing Arrest & Bench Warrants

Arrest warrants should not be ignored. There are three types of California Superior Court arrest warrants: warrants alleging the commission of a felony offense, the commission of a misdemeanor offense, and infraction warrants. There are very specific and serious problems that can arise for any type of arrest warrant. Arrest warrants can stand in the way of obtaining employment, federal or state benefits, such as licensing for a particular type of job, driving privileges, and safe travel without fear of arrest. In some case, warrants can result in law enforcement forcibly entering your home, arresting you at your place or employment, and can obviously result in the loss of freedom and serious financial problems.

We are experts in dealing with the issues associated with each type of warrant. In many cases, we can handle these problems for you without you ever having to appear in court. Call us for an explanation of the process involved in clearing your o arrest warrants. 888-SOS-BAIL or 888-767-2245

ARREST WARRANT vs. BENCH WARRANT.   In California, 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 typically will be issued after a Grand Jury indictment or when law enforcement reasonably suspects criminal activity has occurred. In most situations, people are not aware that an arrest warrant exists until the police are in the process of arresting them.

A bench warrant, the most common type of California 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.

California 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 occurred. This may include sworn statement by:   District Attorney (DA) Police officer Alleged victim Police obtain 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 jail and then to court before the judge. You will be most vulnerable during the arrest; Any statements given to the police can and will be used against you.       Â	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 show 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 outstanding warrants exist. Your driver's license can be suspended by the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles); It can be reinstated after bench warrant is cleared.   Â
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