If your loved one has been arrested on a bench warrant for missing a criminal court date, we can help.
Bench warrants are normally automatically issued when a defendant misses an appearance or other court date. Once a bench warrant is issued, the defendant will be arrested and held in jail until either the conclusion of the case or until a judge specifically vacates the warrant. This process could leave your loved one in jail for months. There is no rule in South Carolina that the defendant automatically receives a hearing or a new court date.
We can help to try to resolve this situation and can start work right away. Depending on the circumstances, it may be possible to obtain a defendant’s release weeks or months faster than just waiting on the system. The first step is to contact our office for a free case evaluation with a criminal defense attorney. Â
We understand that many times people miss court appearances due to transportation problems, calendar errors, or they never actually received mailed notice of the court date. Call us at 1-888-301-6004 to schedule an appointment to discuss your situation. We can help with cases involving Lexington, Columbia, or elsewhere in South Carolina.