Massachusetts Warrant

A warrant is an order by a judge that allows police 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 determine they believe a crime has been committed and request that a judge issues a warrant for the suspect involved.  A default warrant happens when a person does not appear for court or fails to pay a fine.

Consequences of a Massachusetts warrant

There are many consequences of 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, which 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 affect 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 affect 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 Joseph P. Keegan 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

Attorneys Joseph P. Keegan and David P. Flanagan have represented clients who have had warrants issued against them from courts Boston and throughout the state of Massachusetts.  They are committed to aggressively pursuing the best possible outcome for each and every one of their clients.

As a former MBTA Police Officer, Attorney Keegan is well aware of the many legal strategies both law enforcement and district attorneys will use when trying to obtain a theft conviction.  Attorney Keegan uses his prior knowledge as a Police Officer 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 Keegan & Flanagan today for your free initial consultation at 617-472-8400.