Arrested over 2 years ago for three misdemeanors, can this be thrown out due to the statute of limitations?
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Arrested over 2 years ago for three misdemeanors, can this be thrown out due to the statute of limitations?
I was arrested for three misdemeanors a little over two years ago. I have not been to an arraignment or court for this. The charges were; poss. marijuana less than an ounce, poss. **** related objects, and party to a crime of shoplifting.
Asked on May 31, 2009 under Criminal Law, Georgia
Answers:
J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I think that you have problem. Since you have been arrested, the chances are that you have already been assigned a court date which you missed. As a result, you probably have a warrant out for your arrest. failing to appear is a separate offense that you can be charged with. I suggest that you call the police where your arrest took place and find out if there is a warrant. if so, hire a lawyer and turn yourself in. you do not want to be driving one day and get pulled over for a traffic violation and wind up in jail.
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