My question involves criminal law for the state of: California
Hi, last year i was charged with a misdemeanor possession of illegal fireworks in
California. I was issued a court date and I went to court when I was required, and charges were dropped against me. I went to the clerk at the counter and asked if I was free to leave and if i needed any paperwork, and she explained that my case was dismissed and i was free to leave.
Fast forward a year, I was pulled over by a police officer and informed that I have a warrant out for my arrest, and that I need to get it cleared etc.
My question is that I don't recall receiving any official paperwork verifying that my case was dismissed, should i go to the county court and inquire about the case or would i better of getting an attorney to take care of this matter? thanks.
One other thing I looked up my case record and it says that it is still active, and that my status is FTA. Does anyone have any idea what that means?

