Movies and television would lead you to believe that warrants are issued as a result of a lengthy investigation into serious crimes. In reality, it doesn't take much to have a warrant out for your arrest, and they're issued all the time. One obvious example of when a warrant is issued is when you're a suspect in a crime. Another example is when you miss a court date. If you were scheduled to appear in court for any reason, even for unpaid parking tickets, and you fail to appear, a warrant will b...