San Diego Criminal Lawyers Blog
If you suspect that you have an outstanding warrant in your name it is best to be proactive and look into it. You may find you have either an outstanding California bench warrant or an outstanding arrest warrant. Either way, should you find that you do have an outstanding warrant in California, the sooner you take action, the higher your chances of reducing the associated penalties you face.
If you need assistance determining your status with respect to a warrant in California, David M. Boertje can help. David M. Boertje is a California criminal defense attorney that can confirm if you actually have a warrant in your name or not. When you have a warrant in your name it is best to have a knowledgeable San Diego criminal defense attorney by your side when you go to court to address the situation.
How Can You Find Out if You Have a Warrant in California?
If you are confused about researching your criminal history to see if a warrant exists or if you want to make sure that a warrant you believe exists is really in your name, you can always work with a San Diego criminal defense lawyer. Your attorney will not only inform you about the existence of your warrant but they will also be able to tell you why you have a warrant and they can find out what your bail amount is. There are other ways that you can look to see if you have an outstanding California warrant including searching either of the following websites:
- The local sheriff or court
- Superior Court of California
Another route you can take is to have a background check performed on yourself. Your criminal history, including if you have a warrant will show up on that report. Both a bench and arrest warrant allow the police to put you under arrest if you are found. The difference between the two is that an arrest warrant names you in a crime while a bench warrant is issued when you have violated a court order.
It is important to understand that any police officer has access to information regarding your warrant. This means that it doesn’t matter which local court issued your warrant, an officer that you encounter anywhere in the state of California or in the country can see it. This is because your warrant will show up on the website of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Speak With a San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney Today
Nobody wants to learn that they have an outstanding warrant. However, by taking your legal fate into your own hands and trying to get things resolved, the outcome may be much less severe than if an officer runs a check on you for any reason and sees the warrant. Going to the courts cooperatively as opposed to in handcuffs is generally a better method.
When you need strategic legal counsel for a California criminal charge or a California warrant, contact the Law Offices of David M. Boertje. Schedule your free consultation today by calling (619) 229-1870 for our San Diego office or (760) 476-0901 for our Carlsbad location.