Claris Law Legal Blogging Community

Editor: Tampa Criminal Attorneys
Profession: Tampa Defense Attorneys

Category: Criminal Law

Thousands of people convicted of crimes in Tampa and around Florida choose to leave the state some point after they are put on probation. Usually absconding (willfully avoiding your probation conditions) while on probation is triggered by a lack of money, or a place to live. Lack of money is many times the issue surrounding the reason for committing the crime that led to the probation. Any theft or fraud crime that involves a monetary loss to the victim can be resolved to a large degree by paying that money back to the victim. Many out of state clients have called me about an outstanding warrant from Florida that they want to get rid of. I am by no means saying this is always the case, but making the victim whole again is many times the goal of the State Attorney and the Probation Office. Many old warrants based on a violation of probation can lead to a dismissal upon payment of the restitution to the victim. It is important to retain counsel to ensure that the proper steps are taken to remove the warrant if the State Attorney agrees. If you have questions about a Florida warrant for your arrest or extradition please call our office at 813-228-7095 or link to us at Tampa Criminal Attorney.