Experienced Pinellas County Criminal Lawyer Handles Warrant Proceedings

St. Petersburg Attorney Protects Your Rights if You Are Named in a Warrant

A warrant authorizes law enforcement to arrest an individual who is suspected of being involved in criminal activity or who has violated a court directive. There are several different variants of warrants, but if you’re named in one, finding the right criminal defense lawyer should be your top priority. At Joseph Montrone, Jr., P.A. in St. Petersburg, I am an accomplished Florida attorney who provides prompt, effective counsel to subjects of all types of warrants. Whether the warrant in question can be challenged or the best path is to surrender, seek your release and start preparing to defend the case against you, my firm is here for you. 

Types of Warrants

Various types of warrants are issued by Florida courts, such as the following:

• Arrest warrant — When a law enforcement officer believes that probable cause exists showing that a suspect committed a crime, they can seek an arrest warrant from the court. 
• Probation warrant — Someone on probation is subject to numerous rules. Should a violation occur, the probation officer might request that a warrant be issued authorizing return of the probationer to custodial detention. 
• Extradition warrant — In cases involving alleged felonies occurring in other states, Florida judges produce extradition warrants to have the individual returned to the state where they face prosecution. 
• Search warrant — Police officers and other investigative authorities typically must obtain a search warrant from the court in order to search an individual’s premises or vehicle. 
• Bench warrant — In the event that a person violates a court order or fails to show up for a required appearance, the judge can issue a warrant calling for the violator’s arrest. 
• Alias capias warrant — An alias capias warrant is similar to a bench warrant, but it is more serious as it applies to defendants accused of felonies who did not attend mandatory court appearances. 

Being named in any type of warrant is a serious situation that requires strong guidance from an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Regardless of the specific circumstances, my firm will get to work right away to prepare an appropriate response.