Missing a court date and receiving a Maryland “bench warrant” is something that no one wants. However, from time to time, it certainly does happen.
I have handled hundreds of cases where my client has missed a Maryland traffic case and a bench was issued. A bench warrant is a fancy name for saying that the judge in court issued a warrant “from the bench” because the Defendant missed his or her court date. A judge can only issue a warrant for a “must appear” case. Therefore, if you miss a criminal or traffic offense that does not carry jail time, a judge will typically not be able to issue a bench warrant in Maryland.
If you missed a Maryland traffic case and bench warrant was issued, I can help. We will go over your background, case, and the circumstances surrounding why the date was missed.
Once all of the information is gathered, I will draft a motion and attempt to persuade the judge to “recall” the bench warrant. This means that we are asking the judge to quash or remove the warrant and schedule a court date.
While it is possible for you to draft your own motion and letter to the judge, you will typically have a better chance of getting the result you want if you retain an experienced Maryland traffic lawyer.
Need help with Maryland bench warrant? I can help. I’m an experienced Maryland traffic lawyer who has handled hundreds (if not thousands) of bench warrants. I can be reached at 301-563-9575 and would be happy to speak to you.
