Clearing Up Outstanding Florida Warrants
Especially on misdemeanor or traffic offenses, it's all too easy to ignore the citation and eventually forget about it. If you're later arrested on a different offense, are applying for a new position or when it's time to renew your driver's license in Florida or another state, you might find that an old unresolved criminal matter still can hurt you.
Call 877-372-5763 to Discuss Old Warrants With a Criminal Defense Lawyer
At the Clearwater law firm of Joseph Montrone, Jr., P.A., I advise people both locally and around the United States about the best ways to resolve outstanding Florida warrants, primarily in two situations: when you're aware of an outstanding warrant that might be years old and it's been worrying you for a long time; or if a decades-old warrant suddenly resurfaces and causes problems for you after a traffic stop, a motor vehicle accident or an application for government benefits.
I can give you a good idea of your options across a range of situations:
- Motor vehicle misdemeanors or felonies
- Drug possession misdemeanors
- Warrants for failure to appear, especially for people who were cited or arrested while visiting Florida from out of state
- Warrants related to domestic violence charges or restraining order violations
- Probation violations
- Criminal problems related to offenses committed while on spring break or winter vacation: DUI, disorderly conduct, indecent exposure, underage drinking, drug crimes or any other offense
The best time to take care of an outstanding warrant is before you come to the attention of law enforcement on a new charge or even through emergency response to a car accident. Even people whose warrants are many years old have discovered that Social Security disability insurance benefits can be terminated if an unresolved warrant comes to light.
I can advise you about your options before or after the old warrant creates new problems for you. To discuss your case with an experienced attorney, contact the Clearwater law firm of Joseph Montrone, Jr., P.A., for a free consultation.
