Minnesota Bench Warrants

A bench warrant is an order issued by a judge for the arrest of a person. If a person fails to appear in court when ordered, the judge is authorized to issue a warrant for their arrest, and this king of warrant is commonly referred to as a bench warrant. The absconder is generally deemed in contempt of court. The warrant orders the police to find the offender, arrest them, and bring them before the issuing judge to answer the charge of contempt.

A bench warrant may also be ordered when a defendant fails to pay fines, or comply with bail conditions, probation requirements, community service or sentence to serve programs, educational programs, or when the defendant commits a crime while on release pending the original trial. If you have been charged with one of these offenses, you are strongly urged to hire a criminal defense lawyer who can help you with your bench warrant.

Failure to Appear In Court Has Severe Consequences

If the defendant who has been issued a bench warrant has an insufficient explanation for failing to appear at court, serious consequences may result:

  • A defendant may be further prosecuted for failing to appear,
  • The court could grant default judgment against the defendant,
  • The defendant could be held in civil contempt of court,
  • The defendant’s driver’s license could be suspended, and/or
  • The defendant’s bail bond could be forfeited.
How Can We Defend Your Bench Warrant?

Martin Law Offices, PLLC, as a criminal defense firm, can assist a defendant who has an outstanding bench warrant in a variety of ways. Some of the options include having the defendant post an adequate bond, filing a motion to quash the warrant, and arranging a date for the defendant to self-surrender before the judge who issued the bench warrant.

Defending Clients In These Areas:
Assault / Aggravated Assault Juvenile Crimes
Bench Warrants Misdemeanors
Burglary / Robbery Pre Charging Representation
Domestic Violence Probation Violations
Drug Crimes Sex Crime Charges
DWI / DUI Theft Crimes
Expungement Traffic Violations
Felonies Weapons Charges

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