I got pulled over for a traffic violation and was told I have a warrant! What now?

It can be incredibly upsetting and unnerving to find out you have a warrant out for your arrest. If you are pulled over for speeding, expired tag, or other traffic violations, police officers run your name through a database that will notify them if you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest. This could be a warrant in the same county as your traffic offense, a different county in Georgia, or even a different state. Many times, police officers cannot tell you what crime the warrant alleges you committed and can only see what county or State the warrant is from.

What to do if you are told at a traffic stop that you have an outstanding warrant:

  • Be courteous to the officer
  • Do NOT make any statements about what the warrant is for, if you know, or any specific facts of the incident
  • Remember that everything you say to the officer is ON VIDEO- both from body-worn camera and cameras inside the police car
  • Understand that if the police officer tells you that you have a warrant, you MUST go with the officer. If you refuse, you risk being charged with additional crimes.
  • CONTACT US!

At the Law Offices of W. Scott Smith, our lawyers take pride in advocating for our clients’ constitutional rights, and we detail all options for our clients when defending their case. If you or a loved one has a pending criminal charge, please call our office today at 404-581-0999 for a free consultation.