Resolving an Active Arrest Warrant on Serious Criminal Charges
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Legal Inquiry
Consumer Legal Issue
I need my husband warrants uplifted.
Soliciting of a minor and prostitution.
Attorney Answer
Warrants are not "uplifted" just by contacting the court or asking about them — your husband will typically need to surrender voluntarily (often arranged through a bail bondsman or attorney) or be arrested, after which a magistrate sets bail.
Under Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 15.17, a person arrested on a warrant must be taken before a magistrate without unnecessary delay, and no later than 48 hours after arrest. The magistrate informs him of the charges and his rights and makes an initial bail decision. In setting the bail amount, art. 17.15 requires the court to weigh the nature and circumstances of the offense, his ability to make bail, the future safety of the victim and community, his criminal history (including any failures to appear), and his citizenship status.
Solicitation of a minor and prostitution are serious charges, and depending on the specific statute ultimately charged, convictions in this area can sometimes carry sex-offender registration consequences in Texas. Whether that applies here can't be confirmed without knowing the exact charge filed.
What you can do:
1. Retain a criminal defense attorney before he surrenders or has any contact with police — statements made at arrest or during booking can be used against him.
2. Have the attorney (or a bail bondsman working with the attorney) coordinate a voluntary surrender, which can go more smoothly than a surprise arrest.
3. Expect a magistrate hearing under art. 15.17, where bail will be set using the art. 17.15 factors above.
4. Ask the attorney to confirm the exact charges filed and whether registration requirements could apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone just call the court to have a warrant lifted?
Generally no — a warrant is typically resolved through a voluntary surrender or arrest, after which a magistrate reviews the charges and sets bail.
What factors determine bail on a warrant?
Courts generally weigh the nature of the offense, ability to pay, community safety, criminal history, and flight risk when setting bail.
Should someone talk to police before surrendering on a warrant?
Generally no — statements made during arrest or booking can be used later, so consulting a criminal defense attorney before any surrender is advisable.
