Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

My husband was arrested in Broward County in Florida while working, we live in Tennessee. There were six guys in a work truck, upon search a straw was found in the passenger door. Since no one claimed ownership all were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and given a court date. My father died 3 days before the court date and we were in West Virginia. We do not know if an arrest warrant has been issued for the failure to appear. We were wondering the best way of handling this situation and getting it resolved ASAP as he works in Florida quite frequently. If he turns himself in would it be possible to bail him out or will he have to serve mandatory time? Also, what is the punishment for a failure to appear warrant in Florida? Thank you.


Asked on 7/27/10, 8:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Vredevelt Best Vredevelt & Associates

If your husband does not have an attorney then he will have to travel to Btoward and turn himself in. Broward will then hold him on the warrant until he is scheduled for a court date and he can work his case out.

If he hires an attorney, the attorney can arrange a surrender, get a bond, or close out the case much faster so that he will not need to sit in jail longer than is necessary.

Your husband should take care of this ASAP because the warrant will stay in effect until he clears it; so if he were to get pulled over in Tennessee he could be arrested and would be extradited down to Broward which could take a few weeks.

If you need any further help in this matter please call my office at 305.670.3119.

All My Best,

Joseph Vredevelt

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Answered on 8/02/10, 3:59 am


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