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"Sydne was always available to answer every question I had throughout the entire process, but most importantly she worked not just for me, but with me. I feel like this was the difference between just being a client, and being her client. " R.E.

Attorney Sydne FrenchI try to take a personal interest in every person who calls me for help. I do my best to make sure they do not feel like they are just a case number or just another "defendant." I make the time to really listen to their side of things, their perspectives, and their concerns. I do my best to stay in touch, and I welcome my clients to do the same. They know they can call me 24/7 and that I am there for them 100%.


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Wisconsin Arrest Warrants
Bench Warrants
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Bench Warrants | Court Warrants | Failure to Appear


Missed a Court Appearance? Have a Warrant for Your Arrest?
What can you do to fix this?


In most cases, there is an easy fix.

If you fail to appear for your court appearance, the court will usually issue a warrant for your arrest, called a "bench warrant."  People sometimes find themselves in this situation because they simply forgot a court date, or missed the date for some other reason. In most cases such as these, the fix is quite simple.

We can help you avoid a formal arrest, arrange for the warrant to be eliminated, and argue for a reasonable cash bond or even a signature bond to be set. (A signature bond does not require payment of any money unless you violate one of the terms/conditions of your bond.) You can hire us to help you get the warrant removed and stop there. Or you can keep us on to represent you until the case is closed. Bottom line is we make it as stress-free and painless for you as possible!

Having to constantly look over your shoulder is no way to live.  Call us now to schedule a free, private consultation - by phone. No need to make a physical appearance in our Waukesha office or Milwaukee office. Make the call now. Let us help you get your life back on track again!

 

To find out if you have an open bench warrant, go to the Circuit Court Access Program (CCAP), and follow the instructions for open case information.

 

 

Searches and Seizures

When Authorized

A search warrant is an order signed by a magistrate / judge directing law enforcement officers to conduct a search of a designated person, place, or thing, for the purposes of seizing the property.  The magistrate may not sign or issue the warrant if the police fail to show they have probable cause to believe the object(s) sought are linked with the commission of a crime and are located on the premises to be searched.

In order to show probable cause, the police must provide the judge with sufficient facts to excite an honest belief in a reasonable mind that the objects police are seeking are linked with the commission of a crime, and that there is a fair probability the object sought will be found in the place to be searched.  In the end, the judge must have a substantial basis for the belief that probable cause exists before a search warrant may be considered valid.

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Property Subject to Seizure

A search warrant permits the seizure of any of the following items:

  • contraband

  • anything that is used in the commission of any crime

  • anything other than documents which may be evidence of any crime
    documents which are evidence of any crime, only if there is a probable cause showing that the documents are under control of the person reasonably suspected to be a party to a crime

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"No Knock" Warrants

"No-knock" warrants are warrants that a magistrate may issue if the police can show that knocking first would pose a danger to safety or a destruction of evidence.  Police must be aware of such evidence PRIOR to the time of the entry.

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Staleness of Facts

The facts used as grounds for a search warrant must justify probable cause at the time the search warrant was issued.  Although the passage of time is less significant where the activity under investigation is continuous, or takes place over a long period of time, staleness of facts is an important area to challenge.  The relevant factors to determining staleness are:

  • the nature and pattern of criminal activity under investigation, and

  • the nature of what is being sought.

Search warrants can and must be challenged on many points for the best tactical advantage against the State.  If the warrant is proven invalid, all the evidence obtained as a result of the invalid warrant must be suppressed.  Evidence that is suppressed cannot be used against you at trial.  This usually results in the dismissal of charges against you. 

Suppression of evidence is no easy task.  In order to be successful, you need an aggressive lawyer experienced in the laws and procedures necessary to win at suppression hearings. 

Don't let another day go by.  Contact us now for a free initial consultation.  We are ready to defend your rights and protect you against the resources of the State.

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