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.