Took Off

I took off left TEXAS after being convicted and probationed for aggravated assault. Subsequently, I failed a drug test. What's the statute of limitation? Is there one?

GONEGONEGONE

There's no statute of limitations on a probation violation.

Thanks Aaron. So, what are my options? Am I screwed in all the states? or just Texas?

My guess is you have been entered into the nation wide criminal database (NCIC) and will be picked up for something as simple at running a stop sign.

I don't know if Texas would put out an interstate warrant for your offense, but I can't personally check the status of your warrant.

When does that wear off?

How do I check ont he status of my warrant? Can I do it myself?

Also,,, as SecurityConsultant said,,, I could be picked up for running a stop sign. What about leaving and entering the country?

You could conceivably be picked up in any encounter with law enforcement.

It doesn't wear off. It will stay active as long as the issuing agency doesn't remove it from the system (which happens automatically via the locate process as soon as you are picked up, or they purge records - which for most agencies happens as part of a monthly validation process when the warrant reaches the offenders date of birth + 100 years). You can check the status by calling the department that issued the warrant or your probation officer.

ACT 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC115

IC 35-33-2-4
Expiration;reissuance
Sec.4. A warrant of arrest for a misdemeanor expires one hundred and eighty (180) days after it is issued. A warrant of arrest for a felony and a rearrest warrant for any offence do not expire.