I was arrested for a felony warrant that was oustanding which I had no idea about. How do I fight this?

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Question:

When I was pulled over in my car, the police stated there was a felony warrant outstanding and I was taken to jail. I didn’t do anything, so what exactly is a felony warrant and how can I clear it?

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A felony warrant is issued when the police present to the district attorney evidence that a felony has been committed, and that an arrest is required because the person named is out of custody. Typically, felony warrants are issued usually as the result of a grand jury indictment, or based on evidence presented to a judge who determines probable cause exists for the arrest. If you haven’t done anything criminal, chances are someone has utilized your personal information and is ruining your name as a result of identity theft. You should run credit and warrant checks periodically to ensure that there is nothing unusual going on, and to catch anything before it is too late. You need to speak to a lawyer immediately to ensure your rights are protected, and he/she can help you clear your name.

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