THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF WARRANTS

•  bench warrants (cold)
  
•  arrest warrants (hot)
  

Cold means that if you are stopped for a traffic violation or otherwise detained by the police, upon checking your record, you will be immediately cuffed and taken to jail. Otherwise, as long as you don't stumble into a law enforcement officer, you will not be arrested.

Cold Bench warrants are usually issued for the following:

• Failure to appear in court on a scheduled court date
• Failure to pay a court-ordered fine or to perform court-ordered community service

A Hot Bench Warrant means they are looking for you.

The cops will come to your home, office, or anywhere else they think they can find you. A judge requesting your arrest has signed an arrest warrant and the officers have been ordered to find you and bring you in.

If you learn there is a hot warrant with your name on it, retaining counsel will give you the advantage of surrendering at a place and a time of your choosing (within reason).

For a free , confidential consultation, contact the Law Offices of Douglas Slain online, or call toll-free 888-998-5558.