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How Long Does a Florida Bench Warrant Last?

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At TicketFit, a common question our criminal defense attorney gets asked is, “How long does a Florida bench warrant last?”

While you may believe that your warrant goes away or expires after a while, that is not the case.

Bench Warrants in Florida

If you are charged with a crime in Florida and fail to appear in court, the judge will issue a bench warrant for your arrest. This warrant will remain active until you are arrested or you turn yourself in.

RELATED: How to Check if You Have a Bench Warrant in Florida

RELATED: How to Clear a Bench Warrant in Florida

Fortunately, our experienced criminal defense attorney Frank Menendez can help you. At TicketFit, our attorney will prepare all necessary paperwork, attend court on your behalf, and clear your warrant. All this can be done without you having to be present in court with him.

In addition, our firm will provide aggressive and affordable defense to your underlying criminal charge. Helping you avoid or minimize the severe consequences that often result from these types of charges.

Call or text our attorney now at (305) 775-3720 for a free consultation.

Our Florida Bench Warrant Attorney Can Help You

You can’t ignore a warrant. An outstanding warrant can not only result in your arrest, but may prevent you from getting a job, traveling, or leasing an apartment. Moreover, trying to resolve your warrant without the help of an experienced attorney is often expensive and time consuming.

Don’t delay, if you have an active bench warrant in Florida, give us a call at (305) 775-3720 or email us for help. In most cases, we can lift your warrant within 24/48 hours without you having to be in court!

How to Clear a Bench Warrant in Florida

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If you were charged with a crime in Florida and missed your court date, chances are that you have a bench warrant out for your arrest. 

A bench warrant is very serious. If you are picked up on an active warrant, you could be held in jail until the court has a hearing on your case, or you could be required to post a high bond.

What is a Bench Warrant

A warrant is a legal document issued by a judge authorizing the police to arrest you. Since the judge signs it while sitting “on the bench,” it’s called a bench warrant.

A bench warrant can be issued for many reasons, but the most common is for failing to appear for court; also known as FTA.

RELATED: How to Check if You Have a Bench Warrant in Florida

Because an outstanding warrant doesn’t just go away on its own, it is important you clear it as soon as possible.

How to Clear a Bench Warrant in Florida

There are several ways you can clear an outstanding bench warrant for failure to appear, including:

  1. Turning yourself in. While it may seem obvious, it’s not always possible or recommended. This is particularly true if you don’t live in Florida or you want to avoid dealing with the court system.
  2. Contacting a bondsman. While they are certainly experienced in dealing with warrants, it doesn’t guarantee you won’t spend time in jail. In addition, you still need to resolve the criminal charge, which a bondsman cannot do.
  3. Contacting the Judge. You can alway try to contact the Judge’s assistant and request a hearing to recall/vacate your warrant. However, you will be required to attend this hearing and all future hearings until your case is closed.
  4. Hiring a criminal defense lawyer. Lastly, you can hire a criminal defense lawyer for help. In most cases, an experience criminal attorney can lift your warrant without you having to be present in court. In addition, they can defend you with the underlying criminal charge.

Our Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Help You

While you can certainly try to resolve a bench warrant on your own, our Florida criminal defense lawyer can help.

At TicketFit, our criminal defense lawyer has the experience necessary to lift your warrant fast. In addition, he can help you avoid or minimize the severe consequences of the underlying criminal charge. 

Don’t delay, call us now at (305) 775-3720 or email us for a free consultation! We’re available 24/7 and represent all counties in Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach.

How to Check if You Have a Bench Warrant in Florida

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If you missed a court date in Florida, you may have a bench warrant out for your arrest.

And while you can contact our criminal defense attorney at (305) 775-3720 for a free warrant check, here are a few steps you can take to check.

How to Check If You Have a Bench Warrant in Florida

Fortunately, there are a few ways you can find out if you have a warrant out for your arrest. 

First, you should visit the Florida Crime Information Center Website. This site allows you to search for active warrants under your name. Unfortunately, the information is not always up to date so it is important you take additional steps to confirm.

If your name does not come up on their database, you should search the Clerk of Court website of the County where you believe you have a warrant. For example, you can search the Miami-Dade County website, Broward County website, and Palm Beach County website.

If your name still does not come up, you can also call the courthouse directly and ask a clerk for help.  For your convenience, we have listed some of the numbers here:

  • Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts: 305-275-1111
  • Broward County Clerk of Courts: 954-831-6565
  • Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts: 561-355-2994
  • For additional Counties, click here.

A Florida Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You

Whether you have an active bench warrant out for your arrest or you have been charged with a crime in Florida, it is important you contact an criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.

At TicketFit, our criminal defense lawyer has the experience necessary to lift your warrant fast. In addition, he can help you avoid or minimize the severe consequences of the underlying criminal charge. Don’t delay, call us now at (305) 775-3720 or email us for a free consultation!

What is a D6 Suspension in Florida?

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At TicketFit, our traffic ticket attorney has handled hundreds of suspension cases. And while no one should knowingly drive with a suspended license, a suspension can occur for various reasons. For example, not carrying insurance, excessive points, or a D6 suspension.

What is a D6 Suspension

A D6 suspension is a court ordered suspension caused by an outstanding traffic ticket.

When you are issued a ticket in Florida, you have 30 days to select one of the following three options: pay the fine, attend traffic school, or request a court date.

If you fail to satisfy your ticket, the court will instruct the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) in Tallahassee to suspend your driver’s license.

Reasons for a D6 Suspension

1. You failed to pay your traffic ticket.  If you decide to pay your ticket, you must do so within the 30-day deadline or risk a suspension. In addition, after 90 days unpaid, your traffic ticket will go to a collection agency.

IMPORTANT: Because paying a traffic ticket is an admission of guilt resulting in points, we don’t recommend you select this option.

2. You failed to attend traffic school. If you elect traffic school, you must mail the certificate of completion to the courthouse within 30 days. If you forget, the court will deem you guilty of the traffic offense, impose points, and order a D6 suspension.

3. You failed to attend court. If you received a criminal traffic ticket, a ticket which requires court appearance (such as speeding 30 miles over the limit), or you decided to fight your ticket without the help of a traffic ticket attorney, you must attend ALL court dates. Failure to do so results in a D6 suspension, and if it’s a criminal ticket, an arrest warrant.

Our Florida Suspended License Lawyer Can Help You

While having a suspended license is a serious matter, our experienced traffic ticket law firm can help.

At TicketFit, our traffic attorney will determine the reason for your suspension and help you reinstate your license. In most cases, we can clear your license suspension with the DHSMV within 24 to 48 hours.

Don’t delay, call us now at (305) 775-3720 or email us for a free consultation!