Let’s say your had a court hearing for a traffic matter, and you somehow failed to show up. Do you think there is a warrant for your arrest? Bet you want to know, don’t you?

The best way to find out if you have a warrant out for your arrest in Florida is to search the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Wanted Persons database. The online search is free and will list the offense for which the warrant is issued as well as the reporting agency or county.

How long does an arrest warrant last in Florida?

A Florida warrant never goes away. It’s important to know your options if you have an outstanding warrant in Florida.

What should You Do If You Have a Warrant

This first thing you should do is contact an attorney. At some point, you will have to deal with the situation. But if you just turn yourself in, you are probably going to be arrested. Your attorney may be able to arrange for a more convenient situation, and arrange for bail, it that is necessary. At the very least, he will tell you where to turn yourself in. If you go to the wrong location, you will have to deal with extradition, which could lengthen your jail time.

Alexander Truluck focuses his practice as a criminal defense attorney in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Largo, Dunedin and the Tampa Bay area.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.criminallawyerclearwaterflorida.com
or call (727) 799-3550.

When someone is arrested in Florida, they are entitled to a bond hearing to set the terms of their release from pretrial detention. In most cases, this happens within 24 hours of being arrested.

A Bond Hearing is a procedure for those accused of committing a capital felony in which the defense can present their case to prove that either a) the charges do not come with enough evidence to prove their guilt or b) that the defendant is not a danger to the community at large nor do they risk flight.

At the bond hearing, a judge will first inform the defendant of the charges they face and will receive a copy of the complaint against him or her. The judge will advise the defendant of the right to have legal representation and the right to communicate with counsel, family and friends.

If you have the money, you can post the bail yourself. If you don’t the total amount, you can hire a bond agency, which will issue a bond for up to 90% of the bail amount if you have collateral.

Bond money will be refunded after the final disposition of the case or by order of the Judge. If you paid the money yourself, you will get it back. If you have a bond company, they will keep their fee for providing the service.

If you have been arrested, call Alex Truluck. Alexander Truluck focuses his practice as a criminal defense attorney in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Largo, Dunedin and the Tampa Bay area.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.criminallawyerclearwaterflorida.com
or call (727) 799-3550.