Massachusetts Warrants

A warrant is a legal order that is issued by a court of law that authorizes law enforcement to arrest or detain the person listed on the warrant.  In Massachusetts, there are two types of warrants that are very common:  arrest warrants and bench warrants.

An arrest warrant is a court order that is signed by a judge that authorizes the immediate arrest of the individual listen upon the warrant.  Usually, arrest warrants are issued when law enforcement has reason to believe that 1) a crime has been committed and 2) a specific person has committed the crime in question.  The warrant is issued so the person can be brought into police custody for questioning and detainment.

A bench warrant, or a default warrant is a court order that is signed by a judge that authorizes the onsite detainment of the person listed upon the warrant by law enforcement.  Bench warrants are typically issued when a person has failed to appear in court or has failed to attend a legal proceeding.  Often times, people miss proceedings because they forgot or were not informed about the proceeding, and only learn about their failure to appear in court after they have been arrested for having an outstanding warrant.  

If you have an outstanding warrant in your name, it is important that you consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney.  An outstanding warrant can lead to your immediate arrest and detainment by police.  It can also lead to further legal action, prosecution by state law enforcement, and criminal charges.   

The only way a person really stands a chance of avoiding these harsh penalties is to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney.  By working with a criminal defense lawyer, people may be able to have their outstanding warrants charges reduced or dismissed, and legal consequences minimized.   

Boston Criminal Attorney

Massachusetts Warrants Lawyer

Attorney Patrick T. Donovan is a Boston criminal attorney who has represented people who have had outstanding warrants in Boston and throughout the state of Massachusetts.  Attorney Patrick T. Donovan, is committed to aggressively pursuing the best possible outcome for each and every one of his clients. 

As a former Assistant District Attorney, Attorney Patrick Donovan is well aware of the many legal strategies both law enforcement and district attorneys will use when dealing with an outstanding warrant. Attorney Donovan uses his prior knowledge as a prosecutor to his clients’ advantage by challenging evidence submitted by state attorneys, investigating faulty law enforcement procedures, and ultimately building the strongest case possible for every single one of his clients. 

Call the Law Office of Patrick T. Donovan today for your free initial consultation at (617) 479-1800.

Boston Criminal Attorney Patrick T. Donovan handles cases for clients located in:  Boston,  Dorchester, West Roxbury, South Boston, East Boston, Quincy, Milton, Weymouth, Randolph, Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, Rockland, Amherst, Dedham, Norwood, Cambridge, Somerville, Westwood, Needham, Wellesley, Stoughton, Brockton, Canton, Sharon, Avon, Revere, All of Cape Cod. Plymouth, Duxbury, Hanover, and throughout Massachusetts.