An arrest warrant or bench warrant can be issued by a judge in the criminal courts. Warrants can be issued for a new misdemeanor or felony charge, or after a person fails to appear in court for a scheduled court date. Warrants can also be issued after a person violates the conditions of their probation. If the warrant was issued in error, your attorney can file a motion to quash or set aside the warrant.
If you believe a warrant has been issued for your arrest in Utah, seek out the services of an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Salt Lake City, Utah, at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat, LLP. Our attorneys can help you address the warrant and the underlying case to help you fight for the best possible result.
Our attorneys are also experienced with helping individuals detained in another state while awaiting extradition back to Utah. With offices in Salt Lake City, our attorneys fight both felony and misdemeanor warrants.
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If you have an outstanding warrant in Utah, you should either surrender on the warrant or hire an attorney to help you schedule a hearing in the courtroom where the warrant was issued. If you do nothing, law enforcement officers will come looking for you and take you into custody.
By taking a proactive approach to resolving the warrant, you can often save yourself time, money, and frustration. Also, taking a proactive approach might make the court more inclined to withdraw the warrant or release you on a reasonable bond.
A warrant in Utah can be classified as either a “bondable” warrant or a “cash only” warrant. If your warrant is a “bondable” warrant, you can use a bail bond company to post the bond on your behalf for a charge which is typically set at 10% of the bail amount and is non-refundable.
If your warrant is a “cash only” warrant, the full amount of the bail must be paid in cash or with a credit card. The benefit of posting a cash bail is that the money can be refunded to you when the case is resolved. On the other hand, if you fail to appear in court for a scheduled court date, the judge can start the process to forfeit the bail amount paid.
In some cases, the person qualifies for Salt Lake County Pretrial Services, which can save you money. An attorney can often help you resolve an arrest or bench warrant on the most favorable terms. If the bail is set too high, the attorney can often argue for a lower bail amount.
Visit the website for the Utah Department of Public Safety to find the Utah Statewide Warrants Search. The information about the warrants comes from the courts and is then provided to the Utah Criminal Justice Information System (UCJIS) via electronic transfer. The data in the file is the direct result of court activity. Find the warrant details including the subject’s name, age, case number, court name, and charge. Also find information about expunging criminal histories and employment background checks.
If you believe you have an outstanding warrant in Utah, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah, at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat. We are experienced in finding information from the warrant division.
Our attorneys can help you find out if a warrant has been issued for your arrest. With offices conveniently located in Salt Lake City, our attorneys can help you resolve a warrant for a new misdemeanor or felony charge, a failure to appear warrant, or a violation of probation warrant.
Call today for a free consultation. Let us put our experience to work for you.
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