Defense Against Bench Warrants After a Failure to Appear in Court
If you failed to pay a traffic ticket or speeding violation, you have likely received a letter from the court giving you a date when you are to appear in court. If, for whatever reason, you failed to appear in court, you face drivers' license suspension. If the original offense could have resulted in jail time (known as a "jailable" offense), you likely also have a bench warrant out for your arrest.
If you missed a court appearance, don't let the situation get worse. You won't be able to renew your drivers' license or registration until you have settled matters with the court, and if a bench warrant has been issued, you could be arrested at any time.
Now is the time to talk with a lawyer to resolve your legal problems. An attorney can help you fight the consequences of a failure to appear in court. Contact The Law offices of Richard P. Arnold for a quick response and timely resolution. We have more than 30 years experience handling every type of criminal case and traffic violation. We can help get you back on the road.
"But I Didn't Know!"
There could be any number of reasons that contributed to a failure to appear in court. The letter from the court may have gone to an old or wrong address. You may be stopped for driving while suspended if you failed to appear on the original ticket and now have an additional charge. If you are aware you are suspended, getting in the car to drive is a serious violation and you can be arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license.
How a Traffic Attorney Can Help
Hiring an attorney to help with your traffic violations or bench warrants can save you money and possibly prevent you from going to jail. We can file a motion to strike the bench warrant. Once the bench warrant is stricken or recalled, a new trial date will be set. It will be extremely important to attend that court date.
If you are facing consequences from a failure to appear in court, contact our Maryland defense lawyers. Initial consultations are free. Evening and weekend appointments are available as needed.
