Massachusetts Warrant

 
A warrant is an order by a judge that allows please will are enforcement to arrest a person on-site. In Massachusetts there are two types of warrants, straight warrants and defaults warrants.  A straight warrant is also known as an arrest warrant. It happens when the police  A default warrant happens when a person does not appear for court or fails to pay a fine.

Consequences of a Massachusetts warrant

Their are many consequences to having an active Massachusetts warrant. First and foremost the person may be arrested on site by the police. If arrested on a warrant the person must be brought into the court, that means that bail will not be set at the police station. Second, while the warrant is active a person's driver's license will be suspended.  If that person is stopped while driving he or she will not only be arrested but also charged with driving with a suspended license.  Third, any benefits a person receives from the government will cease while the warrant is active.

Effects of a Massachusettts warrant on out of state residents
 
A Massachusetts warrant will effect you if you even if you live out of state. Eventually your driver's license will either become suspended or it will not renew. Benefits will cease, and you may be arrested and held in jail. Having a warrant can also effect entry into the country.

Do I have to come back to Massachusetts to remove the warrant?
That depends on the case. However many times the client does not have to appear and case can be dismissed without the client.

Proven Results
Attorney Patrick Donovan has worked with people from New Hampshire, Florida, Michigan, Idaho, California, Texas and Georgia in removing their Massachusetts warrant.

Boston Criminal Defense Attorney
Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer

Attorney Patrick T. Donovan has represented clients who have had warrants issued against them from courts 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 prosecutor, Attorney Donovan is well aware of the many legal strategies both law enforcement and district attorneys will use when trying to obtain a theft conviction.  Attorney Donovan uses his prior knowledge as an Assistant District Attorney 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 Boston Criminal Attorney 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, than throughout Massachusetts.