Murrieta Warrant Attorney

If you’ve discovered that a warrant has been issued in your name, it’s important to act quickly and understand your rights under California law. As a Murrieta warrant attorney with more than two decades of criminal defense experience, Chuck Gorian helps clients address outstanding arrest, search, and bench warrants before they lead to serious consequences. Whether your case involves a missed court date, a misunderstanding, or an active criminal investigation, our firm provides the skilled legal guidance needed to resolve the matter efficiently and protect your record.

In California, there are three types of warrants.

1. Arrest Warrant

There are two ways in which a person can get arrested for a crime. One, if he or she commits the crime in front of a police officer, and two, by way of an arrest warrant. If an officer of the law believes that someone is guilty of a crime, the officer will meet with the District Attorney’s office to go over the facts of the case and present probable cause for requesting the document. The D.A. will then meet with a judge if he or she agrees with the officer’s findings, and if the judge also agrees, he or she will issue a warrant for a person’s arrest. Law enforcement may then arrest and detain the person.

2. Search Warrant

Police officers most frequently obtain search warrants after conducting surveillance or acting on other information about a possible crime. The officer discusses the evidence with a judge, who then authorizes the officer to search a home, vehicle, person, or any other place named in the document. People often refer to this process as search and seizure.

3. Bench Warrant

Law enforcement may arrest and bring a person before a judge for activity that is not criminal in nature. Courts issue bench warrants for failure to appear in court (known as an FTA), failure to pay fines (FTP), and violations of other court orders.

One phone call could be the difference between harsh criminal penalties and freedom. Call our lawyer today for a free, no-risk, no-obligation case evaluation.