Warrants issued in Texas range from misdemeanors to felonies. At some point in your life, you may find out that there’s a warrant for your arrest. 

What exactly is a warrant? It’s a court order that you have to remedy because you haven’t dealt with the situation yet. At this point, the police may be following you around, waiting to take you into custody. 

So how can you do everything possible in your power to get a warrant lifted in Texas and avoid hassles with police? Talk to a criminal defense attorney to find out your options.

When You Need Your Warrant Lifted in Texas

To get a warrant lifted, no matter what state you’re in, you’ll have to deal with the underlying cause of your warrant. 

For example, say you’ve got a warrant for a fine you neglected to pay, or in the past, you failed to appear in court. You’d need to fix this first and pay your fine for whatever it was (parking ticket, etc.) and clear that issue up.

Of course, it’s seldom that simple. But once your warrant is resolved and the court no longer has any issues with you, then they will lift the warrant. 

You’ll need to have patience. This entire process could take a few weeks or perhaps many months if the courts are super busy, so stay in communication with your lawyer.

Considerations When Trying to Get a Warrant Lifted 

Although most warrants are issued by local police departments or sheriffs’ offices, some warrants are issued by federal agencies like the FBI, so it’s important to find out who issued yours. 

If you’re not on the most-wanted list, it’s sometimes possible to get your warrant lifted. However, the FBI will only lift a warrant if it’s been several years since the warrant was issued and you haven’t committed any other crimes during that time period. Other factors are involved, as well.

Your lawyer will conduct a special interview with the FBI agent and then will submit an application for your record to be reviewed.

Talk to a Lawyer for Help Getting a Warrant Lifted

One of the most stressful things about being accused of a crime is not knowing what will happen to you, especially if you’re on pins and needles waiting for the cops to show up at your job or come to your home and arrest you. You might even be detained or held on a variety of charges in some cases, such as drug possession, fraud, or something else, depending on your situation.

You’re probably not only extremely distraught about any pending charges; you probably can’t sleep at night wondering if you’ll be able to get out of jail quickly. That’s where we come in. The attorneys of Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC will examine your case from every angle and advise you on how to proceed. 

You may not know how to get a warrant lifted in Texas or where to turn for help, but we do, and we’re here. Your freedom is literally at stake. Call 817-334-7900 now or fill out our online form below and we’ll get in touch with you right away.