Does an Arrest Warrant Expire?

jduffin1 · #1 03-21-2006, 06:54 AM

i was wondering? i have a friend who has a warrent for theft a class D felony it was issued about 2 or 3 years ago. is there a statue of limitations like 7 years before the warrent will go away? will will he have to face the judge?

Mr. Knowitall · #2 03-21-2006, 10:05 AM

A criminal statute of limitations ceases to run when charges are authorized, so the passage of time won't prevent your friend from being prosecuted.

jduffin1 · #3 03-22-2006, 06:09 AM

will it be wiswer to let more time pass before he deals with it, like the more time that passes the less he will get out of it?

Mr. Knowitall · #4 03-22-2006, 06:38 AM

He should consult a criminal defense lawyer about the best way to resolve his situation.