If a warrant has been issued for my arrest for failing to appar in court for a no insurance charge that is 12 years old, hasn’t the statute of limitations run out on that?
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If a warrant has been issued for my arrest for failing to appar in court for a no insurance charge that is 12 years old, hasn’t the statute of limitations run out on that?
It is my understanding the court has 1 year to file the warrant. They have waited 12 years to do this. I should not be responsible for their failure to file the warrant in a timely manner.
Asked on July 24, 2014 under Criminal Law, Mississippi
Answers:
Maury Beaulier / MinnesotaLawyers.com
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
The statute of limitations applies to the period of time when a defense occurs and when it is charged, If you were charged and failed to appear in court, the statute of limitations oes not apply and you may always be arrested on the warrant if itis active.
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