Do Michigan warrants expire?

By Attorney James Czarnecki|Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC|APR 8, 2024

A Michigan warrant never expires over time. The warrants lasts until cancelled by the court. — Michigan warrants never expire.

One of our office’s most frequently asked questions is, “Do Michigan warrants expire?” or “how long do Michigan warrants last?” Contrary to myths suggesting that warrants can expire by avoiding arrest for a certain amount of years, Michigan warrants never expire. Evading one can lead to significant legal repercussions, affecting bail, sentencing, and even travel. Michigan arrest warrants last for 5, 10, or even 30 years until the person is arrested or appears in court.

What should you do when Michigan police want to talk to you?

By Attorney James Czarnecki|Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC|NOV 8, 2022

If Michigan police want to talk to you, you should remain silent and hire a highly qualified criminal defense attorney. — If the police in Michigan want to talk to you, you should do two things: (1) Remain silent; and (2) hire an experienced criminal defense attorney as early as possible.

This article discusses what you should do when any Michigan police officer wants to talk to you about a crime. For starters, the statement in the photo is accurate. If you speak to the police, you risk having your statements taken out of context, misconstrued, or misquoted. If you learn anything from this article, you should (1) remain silent and (2) immediately retain an attorney.

Why you should clear your Michigan arrest warrant?

By Attorney James Czarnecki|Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC|NOV 2, 2022

Why you should clear a Michigan warrant — Why you should clear your Michigan arrest warrant.

Do you have a Michigan warrant for your arrest? If so, you’re likely concerned about what comes next. While an arrest warrant isn’t the same as a criminal conviction, it can still have severe implications for your future, including potentially losing your job, being unable to get into certain educational programs, or finding housing. To move on with your life, you should clear your Michigan arrest warrant.

Information on the Michigan arrest warrant process.

By Attorney James Czarnecki|Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC|NOV, 3, 2022

Information on Michigan arrest warrants.

This article provides detailed information on the Michigan arrest warrant process. An arrest warrant is an authorization from the court that gives the police the authority to arrest someone. A police officer cannot issue a warrant. Only the court can. Typically, a police officer swears to facts that support the warrant in open court before the judge. A “swear to” is a statement made under oath alleging facts that support probable cause for an arrest.

How long do Michigan warrants last?

By Attorney James Czarnecki|Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC|NOV 2, 2022

How long do Michigan arrest warrants last?

A common questions is, how long do Michigan warrants last? Whether their warrants will expire over time? In general, arrest warrants do not expire and remain active until resolved. If you have an outstanding warrant in Michigan, it is important to take action immediately to deal with the issue.

A Michigan warrant lasts until a judge cancels it. A Michigan warrant never expires. Warrants can last for years or even decades. For example, a judge can issue a bench warrant because a person failed to appear for their court date. Suppose twenty years go by and the person never gets stopped by the police. Once day, when they do get stopped for speeding, they can be arrested for the warrant – even 20 years later.

How to handle your Michigan arrest warrant.

By Attorney James Czarnecki|Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC|NOV 2, 2022

Michigan arrest warrants — How to handle your Michigan arrest warrant.

Warrants can be a distressing situation, and it may seem like you’re in the deep end with no easy way out. If you have an arrest warrant for you, we want to help. We’ll walk through how to handle your Michigan arrest warrant that’s been issued for you so that you can take care of what needs doing.

How does a Michigan arrest warrant get issued?

An arrest warrant is a court-authorized document allowing the police to arrest someone to bring them to court. A judge issues an arrest warrant after being presented with information from the police. Before the court authorizes the warrant, the police must appear before the judge and make a sworn statement. The statement must establish probable cause that a crime had been committed and that the person named in the warrant committed the crime. The officer’s statement must be supported by evidence.

How to Remove Your Michigan Arrest Warrant

By Attorney James Czarnecki|Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC|Nov, 1, 2022

Have you been trying to remove your Michigan arrest warrant? If so, this article will help you. Fear and anxiety can set in when you find out a Michigan warrant has been issued for your arrest. You do not want to be arrested at your place of work. You certainly do not want to get arrested during a traffic stop with your children in the car or at home. A warrant forces you to look over your shoulder constantly.