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CALIFORNIA WARRANTS
Arrest Warrants · Bench Warrants

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney

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.
	A criminal defense lawyer will make it difficult, if not impossible, for the police to obtain statements from you.
	If you learn about your outstanding arrest warrant, it is important that you consult an attorney immediately.

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.
	If you learn about your outstanding bench warrant, it is important that you return to court immediately with an experienced attorney.

Hiring the Right Attorney is Important to You.

WHY YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY. If you believe there is an outstanding arrest warrant or bench warrant for you in California, you are at risk of being arrested by the police and brought to jail or court at any time. Although you do not need an attorney to assist with your warrant, you are at a huge disadvantage if you represent yourself.

ADVANTAGES OF HIRING AN EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY:

An experienced criminal defense attorney will be able to cancel your warrant and, in many cases, avoid custody.
A skilled criminal defense lawyer, who has handled these types of cases, knows exactly what documents and information the court requires to get a swift resolution.
A good criminal defense attorney knows how to explain to the judge and prosecutor the reason for the warrant.
A knowledgeable criminal defense attorney may convince the court to release you on your own recognizance (O.R. Release, which is your promise to return to court), without posting bail.
Your attorney may also argue for a reasonable bail and arrange for the bail bondsman to be present at court (if bail is required).

NOT JUST ANOTHER CRIMINAL DEFENSE. If you have an outstanding bench warrant or arrest warrant and you need assistance in clearing or recalling the warrant, call the attorneys at Stephen G. Rodriguez & Associates. Do not attempt to go yourself and talk to the judge. The judge has heard every excuse and won't have the patience or desire to listen to you. Let Stephen G. Rodriguez & Associates assist with handling your arrest warrant or bench warrant.

Law Offices of Stephen G. Rodriguez
633 West 5th Street
26th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90071

Telephone
(213) 223-2173

Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys Stephen G. Rodriguez and Associates represent clients in the Los Angeles county area, which include, Airport Courthouse, Alhambra Superior Court, Antelope Valley Court, Bellflower/Cerritos Courthouse, Beverly Hills Court, Burbank Courthouse, Catalina Courthouse, Central Arraignment Court, Central Civil West Courthouse, Chatsworth Court, Criminal Courts Building/Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, Compton Superior Court, Culver City Court, David V. Kenyon Juvenile Justice Center, Downey Courthouse, Eastlake Juvenile Court, East Los Angeles Court, El Monte Courthouse, Glendale Courthouse, Hollywood Court, Inglewood Courthouse, Inglewood Juvenile Courthouse, Long Beach Superior Court, Los Padrinos Juvenile Courthouse, Central District Court (Downtown Los Angeles Federal Court), Malibu Court, Mental Health Courthouse, Metropolitan Courthouse, Norwalk Superior Court, Pasadena Superior Court, Pomona Courthouse North, Pomona Courthouse South, Redondo Beach Courthouse, San Fernando Court, San Pedro Court, San Pedro Courthouse Annex, Santa Clarita Court, Santa Monica Court, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Sylmar Juvenile Court, Torrance Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse East, Van Nuys Courthouse West, West Covina/Citrus Court, West Los Angeles Court, and Whittier Superior Court.

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CALIFORNIA WARRANTS Arrest Warrants · Bench Warrants

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney

CALIFORNIA WARRANTS
Arrest Warrants · Bench Warrants