Warrants · Bond hearings · Before charges are filed
Pompano Beach Warrant, Bond & Pre-Filing Lawyers
Waiting to learn whether you will be arrested, or when someone you love might come home, can take over your day. You need to know what is happening and what can be done about it.
Miller & Jacobs helps you address the warrant, argues for release, and builds your defense while police investigate. Mr. Miller or Mr. Jacobs handles your matter from our Pompano Beach office.
Free consultation. Tell us first about any arrest, court date, or request for an interview.
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If there may be a warrant
Address the warrant with a plan.
You may be worried about being picked up at work or in front of your family. We start by checking whether the warrant is active, why it was issued, and which court controls it.
We review court records and seek confirmation from the responsible agency. An online name search alone cannot settle those questions.
Check the identity and the order.
We compare the name and other identifying details with the case number and court order. We check the alleged offense and any bond or hold. A missed hearing, a new charge, and a warrant from another county can require different steps.
Can we ask the judge to recall it?
If you missed court, we review the notice and what prevented your appearance. Hospital records, proof of another court appearance, or a notice problem may support a motion. We assess whether to ask the judge to cancel (recall) the warrant and reset the hearing. Filing a request does not itself prevent arrest.
Prepare for surrender when needed.
We work to coordinate where and when to surrender and prepare for the next hearing. Tell us about medication, childcare, work, and anyone who can help. Planning can reduce uncertainty, but it cannot promise that you will avoid custody or leave jail the same day.
Bond and first appearance
What will support a request for release?
When someone is in custody, we check the booking record, the allegations, any holds, and the next hearing. Then we prepare the facts that support release and address the reasons the State may oppose it. If your child is in juvenile detention, our juvenile defense lawyers review the detention hearing and release options.
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Before the hearing
Prepare the release request.
Document a place to return. Housing, employment, family ties, and past court attendance can help support a plan to return for future hearings.
Address the actual allegations. We examine the arrest affidavit and available evidence, identify errors, and respond to claims about danger or flight risk.
Explain the financial picture. We document what the person can afford and use it to support the bond request. Ability to pay matters, but it is not the only factor.
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At first appearance
The first hearing comes quickly.
Florida generally requires a first appearance within 24 hours of arrest if the person has not already been lawfully released. The judge reviews the legal basis for custody and considers whether release is allowed and what conditions may apply. This hearing does not decide guilt or guarantee release.
Propose workable conditions. We argue for release terms that address the court’s concerns and allow for work, housing, treatment, and family responsibilities.
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Further review, if needed
Address what still stands in the way.
If bond is more than you can afford or a condition disrupts work or treatment, we review the order and the facts that support asking for a change. If the State asks to keep you in jail before trial, we challenge its request where the law and evidence support it.
The person behind the case
Your first concern may be getting home, keeping your job, or knowing what to tell your family. We take those concerns seriously while we work on the legal steps that come next.
Defense before formal charges
An investigation is already a reason to get help.
You do not need to wait for an arrest or a filed charge to speak with a lawyer. If a detective wants an interview, save the message and contact us before discussing the facts or agreeing to a meeting.
We review who is contacting you, what they are asking for, and whether there is a warrant, subpoena, or deadline that needs a response. If the contact concerns a sexual allegation, our Pompano Beach sex crimes defense page explains the evidence and response questions.
Preserve
Keep evidence from disappearing.
We identify video that may be overwritten, save relevant messages and records, and locate witnesses. A full recording or dated receipt may supply context that an accusation leaves out. Keep originals and do not edit or delete material related to the matter.
Examine
Test what the accusation rests on.
We compare witness accounts with the timeline and records. We look for mistaken identity, missing context, and gaps in the proof needed for a charge. We also assess how police obtained evidence and any grounds to challenge its use.
Respond
Decide what to present, and when.
We decide whether sharing evidence with police or the prosecutor could help your case. That may support a request not to file a charge or to consider a less serious offense. We weigh the risks before sharing a statement or defense material.
An arrest and a formal filing are separate steps. Broward prosecutors review cases and decide whether to file charges, change the proposed charge, decline the case, or seek more investigation. Early representation cannot guarantee that a case will be declined.
Talk through what is happening now.
Have a court date, booking number, or investigator’s message? Tell us about it at the start of the call.
Miller & Jacobs
Know who is responsible for your case.
Mr. Miller or Mr. Jacobs handles your matter. Staff, investigators, and experts may assist when needed. Your lawyer explains the next step, the reason for it, and the choices that remain yours to make.
Mark J. Miller
Partner
Mark’s legal career includes work as an Assistant State Attorney and more than 70 jury trials to verdict.
Rick S. Jacobs
Partner
Rick served as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade. His legal career includes more than 160 jury trials to verdict.
Pompano Beach
Office on South Federal Highway
Florida Bar since 1995
Both Mark Miller and Rick Jacobs
Partner Led Defense
Mr. Miller or Mr. Jacobs handles the matter
Free consultation
Discuss your concerns and the legal work involved
The first conversation
Start with what you have.
You do not need a complete file to call. Tell us what happened most recently and what you are worried may happen next.
For a warrant: the notice, case number, missed date, or message that raised the concern.
For someone in custody: their full name, date of birth, booking number if known, and any listed bond or hold.
For an investigation: the agency, investigator’s name, contact request, and any deadline.
For the defense: messages, video locations, records, and names of people with relevant information.
Tell us what needs attention first.
The consultation is free. Before you hire us, we explain what the fee covers and which costs may be separate. You should know what you are agreeing to.
Pompano Beach office
1600 S Federal Highway, Suite 1101
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
If someone is in jail, a hearing is approaching, or a detective wants to speak with you, call and explain the timing.
Questions people ask us
Warrants, release, and what comes next
The answer often depends on the actual order and case status. These are useful starting points for the conversation.
Can a family member call for someone in jail?
Can a family member call for someone in jail?
Yes. A family member can help provide booking information, court paperwork, and contact details. We also need to speak with the person in jail and respect their privacy.
Why is someone still in jail after bond was paid?
Why is someone still in jail after bond was paid?
Payment may not resolve every condition or hold. Another case, an order from a different court, or a required review can affect release. We check the jail record and court orders to find out what is holding up release.
Does an old warrant go away on its own?
Does an old warrant go away on its own?
Do not assume a warrant is inactive because years have passed or an online search shows nothing. We check the case history and seek confirmation of its status. The age of the case may raise legal questions, but it does not give you a reliable answer about an active warrant.
Can I change a no-contact condition if the other person agrees?
Can I change a no-contact condition if the other person agrees?
What if the warrant involves probation?
What if the warrant involves probation?
Does getting released mean the case is over?
Does getting released mean the case is over?
No. You can be out of jail while a charge is still pending. Keep every court date and follow the release conditions while your lawyer works on the evidence, court challenges, and ways to resolve the case.
Help with the underlying allegation