North Dakota warrants have serious implications and may require the assistance of a Fargo warrant lawyer or North Dakota criminal defense attorney. A warrant is an order issued by a judge that commands or permits the local police, sheriff and other law enforcement officials to take action. In the case of bench warrants and arrest warrants, the action the police are commanded to take is the arrest of the person associated with the warrant. In the case of search warrants, the action the police are permitted to take is to search a specific property, residence, vehicle or object. You should never attempt to handle an outstanding warrant (whether active or inactive) on your own.
How to Handle North Dakota Warrants
Arrest warrants are issued for a number of reasons in North Dakota. Warrants are issued when a person has been charged with a crime but has not yet been cited or placed under arrest, a person has violated a condition of probation or parole and must appear before the judge, or any other justifiable reason, as determined by a judge. Search warrants are issued when a judge determines there is a probable cause to search a home, vehicle, property, place, or object to find evidence of a crime (or even a suspect).
If you are the subject of any type of warrant in North Dakota, you will need an North Dakota warrant lawyer to help you choose the best action to take. Improperly handling a warrant can have disastrous consequences. Failing to appear on a warrant may result in harsher criminal penalties, the revocation of probation or parole, and re-sentencing on the original charge. Many times, people who are wanted on a warrant find a new and unfortunate home in the county jail.
Properly handling an arrest or search warrant requires an in-depth understanding of the legal system. Failing to properly invoke your rights under the North Dakota Constitution could have dire consequences. If there is a warrant for your arrest in North Dakota or a search warrant has been served upon you, call me. Each day, I help individuals who have been subjected to warrants determine the next steps in their case.
Types of Warrants in North Dakota
North Dakota Arrest Warrants
An arrest warrant is a warrant issued by a judge or magistrate on behalf of the state, which authorizes the arrest and detention of an individual.
North Dakota Search Warrants
An search warrant is a warrant issued by a judge or magistrate on behalf of the state, which authorizes the search and/or seizure of property.
North Dakota Bench Warrants
A bench warrant is the catch-all phrase for any warrant issued by a judge or magistrate on behalf of the state, including arrest warrants and search warrants.
Fargo, North Dakota Warrant Lawyer
Truly, there is no ‘best’ warrant lawyer in Fargo or anywhere else in North Dakota. The ‘best’ lawyer you can hire is one who will fight for you and work to have your warrant thrown out, canceled, or otherwise dealt with. Although it may be tempting to hire the most affordable lawyer you can find, you should consider that a mistake made by the attorney handling your case may cost you more than attorney’s fees – including your freedom. As a local criminal attorney with experience in warrant issues, I can help. Although results cannot be guaranteed, you are better off with an attorney than going at it alone if a warrant has been issued in your case.