Warrant Withdrawn – Military Base Access Reinstated

An outstanding arrest warrant for an old traffic offense nearly prevented a proud father from attending his son’s graduation from Army basic training. Our firm stepped in to lift the warrant, resolve the case, and ensure he didn’t miss this milestone moment.

The Problem: Warrant Blocks Base Access

Our client had an old, unresolved case for driving on a suspended license in Pinellas County. This resulted in an active bench warrant, making it impossible for him to enter the federal military base to see his son graduate boot-camp. The client, who lives out-of-state, was facing the heartbreaking possibility of missing this once-in-a-lifetime event.

The Solution: Withdrawing the Warrant & Using a Plea in Absentia

Time was critical. Our criminal defense team immediately contacted the Pinellas County court to set a court date to withdraw the warrant and resolve the underlying case without requiring him to return to Florida. We used a powerful legal tool: the Plea in Absentia (PIA).

• What is a Plea in Absentia? A Plea in Absentia is a court-approved procedure in Florida that allows a person to resolve a misdemeanor charge, like driving on a suspended license, without physically appearing in court. Through their attorney, the individual signs a formal plea document, obtains fingerprints which proves their identity, both of which are then submitted to the judge for resolution.

The Outcome:

This process saved our client the stress, time, and expense of traveling back to Pinellas County and allowed for a swift and successful resolution of his case.