If you are facing felony charges in Miami and if an alias capias warrant has been issued against you, it is important you obtain legal counsel as soon as you can. Irrespective of the validity of the charges against you, you should get in touch with an experienced Miami criminal defense lawyer right away and take the necessary steps to protect yourself from the consequences of the warrant.
When Does The Court Issue an Alias Capias Warrant Against Someone?
When you are charged with a crime in Florida – whether it is something as minor as a traffic violation or something as serious as aggravated assault – you are required to appear in court at your scheduled court date.
If you do not show up in court at the scheduled date or if you fail to make the necessary arrangements to move the date with the help of a Miami criminal defense attorney, the court might decide to issue a warrant against you.
If you are facing a misdemeanor charge, the court will issue a bench warrant against you. If, on the other hand, you are facing a felony charge, the court will issue an alias capias warrant against you.
What Are The Possible Consequences of Having an Open Alias Capias Warrant in Florida?
An alias capias warrant, as is the case with any other type of warrant, does not expire on its own. You cannot wait it out – even if you move to another state. Any time you have a run-in with the law, you could be arrested and sent to jail.
Moreover, alias capias warrants are generally issued in cases which involve serious charges. So, the police might actively try to pursue you and arrest you – no matter where you are. This is why it’s astute to take a proactive approach and try to resolve the issue with the help of a Miami criminal defense lawyer, rather than constantly worrying about getting arrested.
Unlike a bench warrant, an alias capias warrant does not have a bond amount attached to it. So, if you are arrested, you cannot post bond and get out of jail. You will have to remain in jail until your next court date.
How a Miami Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You
There are several ways in which an experienced criminal defense attorney can resolve an outstanding alias capias warrant in Florida. These include:
- Filing a petition in court to withdraw the warrant (if it was improperly or mistakenly issued or if you failed to appear due to unavoidable reasons or under extraordinary circumstances)
- Negotiating with the police to let you surrender on your own terms and petitioning the court for a quick resolution
- Making arrangements to turn yourself in under Florida’s self-arrest program
Have an Outstanding Alias Capias Warrant in Miami? We Can Help You!
If you or any of your family members have an outstanding alias capias warrant in Miami, experienced criminal defense attorney Chad Piotrowski can help you.
A former prosecutor, Chad Piotrowski has an in-depth understanding of Florida’s criminal justice system and is familiar with the tricks used by the prosecution to secure a conviction.
Call Piotrowski Law today at 305-783-3436 or write to us online to schedule a free consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney.