A Bench Warrant , the most common type of warrant in California, is an order for the immediate arrest of a person. Typically, bench warrants are issued by the court as a result of one's failure to appear in court on the date scheduled for a hearing. Additionally, a bench warrant is issued if you do not appear for your arraignment (time to enter a plea of not guilty) after being charged with a crime, if you fail to appear for your sentencing hearing and/or you fail to appear or show proof of your compliance with a court ordered term of your probation (such as payment of fines, attendance at certain classes, completion of community service, etc.).
Contact San Diego Arrest and Bench Warrant and your San Diego Criminal Defense Attorneys if a warrant has been issued for your immediate arrest. We handle these cases on a regular basis and will go to court to cancel the bench warrant, and if possible, avoid having to spend time in jail. We are skilled and experienced advocates. We will present the arguments to the court that are necessary to have our clients released without posting any bail; in those cases where bail is ordered, we will argue the necessary grounds to lower the bail amount, thereby facilitating one's release.
Do not attempt to go to court to explain the case to the judge without experienced legal counsel. Unfortunately, far too many individuals have tried and failed in their attempt to offer what seems a valid excuse. Most judges have heard all of the excuses that are offered and may not be willing to hear the same thing again. Call Samuel Spital & Associates to present the legal arguments that are appropriate to your case so the Bench Warrant can be recalled (cleared)