What is the best way to handle a bench warrant?
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What is the best way to handle a bench warrant?
My boyfriend received a 1st offense DUI (bac .10-.16) 9 months ago in PA. He was released on his own recognizance and given a date for court. We live in FL and he mixed up the dates and missed the court date. He now has a bench warrant for his arrest. What is the best way to handle this bench warrant without him losing his FL drivers license, FL CDL license, job, and not get arrested here and spend unnecessary jail time?
Asked on September 13, 2011 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If your boyfriend got confusedon a court appearance and failed to attend a court appearance for a criminal offense where a bench warrant was issued, the best way to resolve the situation for him is to retain a criminal defense attorney at this point in time to get the bench warrant recalled with minimum negative outcome for him.
Although the retention of a criminal defense attorney now will cost money, the end result will most likely be a lot better given the circumstances if your boyfriend tried to handle the failed appearance and issued bench warrant on his own.
By doing this, he will not be worried about being arrested, having to pay bail and spending time in jail.
Good luck.
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