My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan
I was charged with an illegal use of a financial transaction device charge, i was 18 at the time, and it was my first crime, so i didnt know too much about the legal system. I was put into the HYTA program and given 2 years of probation and TONS of fines. I didn't have a job at the time, and had a hard time finding one (just to get laid off 5 months later). Anyways, i didnt have money to pay and was scared to go to jail, so i absconded (big mistake). So far from the 2 times ive been caught after absconding, i have spent a total of 5 months in jail. What i was wondering... is can i get that 5 months credited to time served and maybe get the case closed? even though it wasnt 5 months of sentenced time? ive been on the run for 5 years now, and havent had another charge since then, do i qualify for statute of limitations? (im not even exactly sure what it is, was told by a friend of the family).
Thanks for your time, please help =(