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IS THERE A WARRANT FOR MY ARREST?

IS THERE A WARRANT FOR MY ARREST?

If you think that there may be a warrant for your arrest, daily tasks are filled with anxiety.  Every time you see a police car you wonder if you will get pulled over and then arrested for a possible warrant.  If you are not sure that a warrant has been issued for your arrest, you should contact the Sheriff's Office and ask. If you have a warrant, you need to contact a lawyer today.  

If you do have a warrant of arrest out for you, likely your days are filled with fear and anxiety about going to jail.  And I want you to know that we have represented many clients and easily gotten their cases resolved and their warrants recalled.  

How Can I Check if There Is a Warrant for My Arrest in Texas?

You can start by checking online resources. Many counties offer an online database where you can search for outstanding warrants. For example, the sheriff's office or local court websites may provide warrant information. Additionally, you can visit the sheriff's office in person or call their warrant division for details. In some cases, you may need to hire a lawyer to check records on your behalf, especially if you are unsure about the nature of the arrest warrant.

Calling your local police department may also help you gather information, but this method could result in you being taken into custody if there is an active warrant for your arrest. To avoid anxiety about jail time, it's advisable to seek legal counsel to advise you on how to proceed, ensuring your rights are protected as you handle any outstanding warrant.

What Types of Arrest Warrants Are Issued in Texas, and How Do They Differ?

In Texas, there are different types of arrest warrants issued depending on the nature of the crime. A bench warrant is typically issued when a person fails to appear in court, often in cases involving a misdemeanor. These warrants authorize the police to arrest the individual and bring them into custody to resolve the missed court date.

A general arrest warrant is issued when a judge has enough evidence to charge a person with a crime. These warrants can lead to immediate arrest upon contact with law enforcement. Another type of warrant is the capias warrant, issued when a person fails to comply with a court order, such as paying fines.

Different warrants serve distinct purposes under state law, and knowing the type of warrant issued can help you understand the legal process and the potential impact on your life moving forward.

What To Do If You Have a Warrant Out for Your Arrest

Don't Break the Law

If you get pulled over, the officer's going to take your license, and they're going to run you for warrants.

So, if you get pulled over for speeding, they're going to check you for warrants. If you don't use your turn signals, they're going to check you for warrants. If you have expired plates, they're going to check you for warrants. If you're out driving and somebody else runs into you, and even though you're doing everything right and there's an accident that the police respond to, they're going to get your ID, and they're going to check you for warrants.

Check With Local Law Enforcement Agencies

Check with law enforcement agencies, either by calling them or looking at their website to see if they have their warrants posted. Many times they will, and it's easy to see. Some warrants won't be listed, but most of the time, they will. And I want you to know that even our website has a place for you to go and check, and you can easily find out if you have a warrant out for you.

If you do have an existing warrant, give us a call. Nothing is going to get better in your case if you sit there and wait for the police to come to arrest you. In the alternative, you're going to get credit. You're going to be able to be seen as taking responsibility for your case, which would mean that we could probably get lower bond amounts and better conditions. We can negotiate with the judge on your behalf, try to minimize the jail time, and we can coordinate with the police so they don't come to your work and arrest you in front of everybody there and embarrass you.

Don't Keep Dodging a Warrant

Dodging a warrant – it would be exhausting. There is no reason to continue to live your life that way and live in fear, and, you know, every time you see a police car, you're wondering, “Are they coming for me?” You know, when you're ready to take care of your warrant, call us. Call us now. It's easy. You know, there's no reason to keep living your life looking over your shoulder.

If you are questioning whether you have a warrant in Austin, Travis County, Texas, there are two places that you should search. 

For Travis County Sheriff's Office, go to https://public.co.travis.tx.us/wow/default.aspx

For the Austin Police Department, go to http://www.austintexas.gov/police/warrants/warrantsearch.cfm

Let us help you if you have an existing warrant for your arrest.  After hiring our firm to resolve the warrant, you can keep both eyes on your plan for success as opposed to one eye in the rear-view mirror or the door watching for the police. 

Experience matters, hire a former prosecutor who has experience prosecuting the same crime that you are charged with. Having handled thousands of felony/misdemeanor cases, I know how to get it resolved in your favor.  Give us a call at 512-489-9274.

Jason S. English is an award-winning criminal defense lawyer

Jason S. English has been recognized as one of the top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Austin. 

If you have an arrest warrant for you in Austin, you need the right lawyer to help you and protect your future.  No one calls us because they have a warrant out. They call us because of what the arrest can do to their future.  Jason S English Law, PLLC handles misdemeanor and felony criminal cases as a part of its practice - we know how to prepare your case to meet your goals.  Call now at 512-489-9274 to get the help you need for you and your future. 

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