Warrants

Tampa Warrants Attorney

Detailed Advice on Arrest Warrants and Your Legal Options

If you have been arrested for or convicted of a felony or misdemeanor criminal offense in Florida, you may have to deal with more than just your trial. Whether you have failed to heed every detail of probation after your conviction or there is a reckless driving warrant out for your arrest, you want the proper representation. The best criminal attorneys take care of every aspect of your case.

Tampa warrants lawyer William Hanlon leverages nearly 20 years of experience to offer the detailed advice you need to understand your situation and your options for addressing the warrant for your arrest.

A Tampa Bench Warrant?

The judge who has jurisdiction issues a bench warrant. There may be problems with the bench warrant which the Tampa police have for your arrest. Their warrant may not have been signed by the judge with the proper jurisdiction. Attorney Hanlon will thoroughly review your outstanding warrant. He’ll know if there’s a problem. Then you may never have to appear in court.

Why are warrants issued?

Common reasons for the issuance of a bench warrant include:

  • Failing to appear in court
  • Failing to appear for jury duty
  • Being held in contempt of court

Tampa probation violation lawyer

Violation of probation is a crime. Depending on the charges behind your initial conviction, probation violation may constitute a felony. With aggressive representation at your probation hearing, you can minimize the length and severity of the probation you face. Attorney Hanlon can help you come up with a fair probation plan, searching for sentencing alternatives such as community service. If you have been accused of violating your probation, Attorney Hanlon will protect your rights and present your side of the story.

Is there a warrant out for your arrest? Florida law enforcement officials can issue warrants for crimes as minor as reckless driving. If you believe there is going to be a warrant out for your arrest, but you don’t know when it is going to be issued, you need to discuss that warrant with a criminal lawyer.

Contact Attorney Hanlon online or call 813-334-3910 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your specific warrant concerns and learn more about your options for addressing them.