Dealing in Stolen Property

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Florida

Approximately three years ago I was pulled over for speeding in the state of Ohio. At that time the police officer informed me that I have an active arrest warrant in the state of Florida, which I was previously a resident of. The officer stated that the dealing in stolen property warrant from Florida was not an expeditable warrant therefore I was given a speeding ticket and was on my way.
Again, about a year ago I was pulled over for running a red light and the same process took place. The officer stated that I have an active arrest warrant but the state of Florida did not want me to be expedited. The only advise from the officer was to turn myself in.

I realize that I should have had this taken care of several years ago but it was not much of a concern of mine being that Florida had no interest in expediting me and I had no plans of visiting the state of Florida.

At this time my concern is getting a Passport. I have read that I will not be given a Passport due to the active arrest warrant and I have verified that to be correct.
I plan to contact a lawyer tomorrow but thought it would be nice to get a little information before doing so. In all I have no idea why the warrant was issued since I have never stolen anything and I have never been in any trouble whatsoever other than moving violations listed above.

Below are the specifications that are posted on the state of Florida’s website for the warrant issue for me.

Offense Date: 10/18/2000
Issue Date: 01/12/2004
Charge Code: Warrant 2803F
Charge Description: Dealing In Stolen Property
Bond: 2,500
Returnable: On Demand

The remaining of the information just states my name, case number and my address of when I was a resident of Florida.

I have found where people have stated that warrant must be issued within 2 years of the offense date. Is this true?

Does anyone have any advise being that that warrant is old?
Thanks in advance for any help or advise!

age of a warrant is almost never an issue. They do not expire.

and the word is extradite, not expedite.

the warrant does not claim it is because you stole something. It states right in your post "Dealing In Stolen Property". That means you are wanted for buying or selling stolen property.

as to the issue of how long they can wait to issue a warrant; generally there is no time limit. There are limitations as to how long after a crime has taken place that you can be charged but there are also reasons that time may have been tolled (stopped running) as well.

Sorry, I have no idea why I continued to explain my situation with the word expedite!..

I would never knowingly purchase and or sell something that I knew to be stolen. But of course its possible for anyone to purchase something that might be stolen if the item is used when being purchased.

Any idea of the timeframe allowed from the time the crime takes place until the person is charged?
Thanks again!

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age of a warrant is almost never an issue. They do not expire.

and the word is extradite, not expedite.

the warrant does not claim it is because you stole something. It states right in your post "Dealing In Stolen Property". That means you are wanted for buying or selling stolen property.

as to the issue of how long they can wait to issue a warrant; generally there is no time limit. There are limitations as to how long after a crime has taken place that you can be charged but there are also reasons that time may have been tolled (stopped running) as well.

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You are talking about the statute of limitations.

The SOL is the time between a crime is committed and a warrant is issued for arrest.

Your warrant has already been issued and, therefore, will exist forever.

You will need to contact the appropriate authorities in Florida and get it taken care of.