Failing to appear in court, failing to pay fines or violating a court-issued protective order can have serious consequences, starting with the issuance of a bench warrant by a judge. Contrary to what you might believe based on speaking to other criminal defense lawyers, an arrest is not automatic. Getting an attorney involved early can result in the bench warrant being recalled.
The legal team at the Law Offices of Valencia, Ippolito & Bowman includes former criminal prosecutors who are aggressive in protecting the rights of their clients while maintaining high standards of ethics. Their insight and experience coupled with a proactive approach has resulted in many of our clients having bench warrants quashed.
Our law firm has won numerous awards, including being named Criminal Defense Firm of the Year by San Jose Magazine.
Failing to obey a court order is a serious legal matter. By not taking immediate action, law enforcement will arrest you and bring you before the judge. You will either be placed in custody or released with a warning. From there, you may be facing a probation violation charge, county jail or state prison sentence, or DMV license suspension.
In many cases where bench warrants were issued, we have been able to negotiate with judges and prosecutors and address the circumstances surrounding your no-show. The goal is simply to keep you out of jail.
When you need the help of a San Jose criminal defense attorney, call our law firm at 877-766-5245 or send us an e-mail. We offer payment plans, credit card payments and evening or weekend consultations. Se habla español.
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