If you fail to appear in court or comply with a court order, a warrant may be issued for your arrest. If this warrant isn’t taken care of in a timely manner, there can be serious complications including the loss of your driver’s license and even jail time. You might not even know that a warrant has been issued, however it doesn’t make a difference. If you happen to be pulled over for a traffic violation and the police look up your information, they can see that there is a warrant for your arrest and you can be arrested on the spot.
Believe it or not, having a warrant issued for your arrest is not the end of the world. A Beverly Hills Attorney like the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin can help you clear the warrant before the situation gets out of hand. We will approach the court and explain your situation to the judge in hopes that you can avoid jail time and any other unnecessary consequences. Forgetting to appear in court is not a valid defense, however the court may take any special circumstances into consideration. For example, you may have missed court due to an illness, a death in the family, or your vehicle breaking down. Whatever the reason, we will inform the court on your behalf, and help minimize any consequences you may be facing.
The fact is warrants do not typically just go away. The sooner you deal with your outstanding warrant, the better off you will be. Don’t miss the opportunity to clear your name and get your life back on track.
