Do charges ever expire?

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Do charges ever expire?

Nearly 10 years ago, my wife was sentenced to 6 years but released on parole after 16 months. While incarcerated charges were pressed against her for an act that happened prior to being incarcerated. It wasn’t until she was released on parole that she found out about the charges and was told she had been violated

and would need to turn herself in. She absconded for 8 years and has recently been incarcerated waiting a revocation hearing. Is there a statute of imitations or do charges expire?

Asked on January 2, 2019 under Criminal Law, Tennessee

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

The statute of limitations in a criminal matter, has to do with the time in which charges must be filed. Once they have been filed, then the statute of limitations no longer applies. In other words, the charges will not "expire". At this point, your wife shouldconsult with a local criminal law attorney who can best advise her further.

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

The statute of limitations in a criminal matter, has to do with the time in which charges must be filed. Once they have been filed, then the statute of limitations no longer applies. In other words, the charges will not "expire". At this point, your wife shouldconsult with a local criminal law attorney who can best advise her further.


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