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    Smile Statute of Limitations for Felony Shoplifting

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: WA

    I was arrested 6 years ago in Washington for felony shoplifting. I didn't live there at the time, nor do I live there now. When I was arrested, I was taken to the county jail and then released with no bond or anything. The officer took a statement from me and then just let me go after fingerprinting me. He told me the store I stole from wanted to talk to me, and then just let me go. I received a letter in the mail about a year later from the company I stole from stating that they wanted to talk to me, but I never responded. I got the idea that the company wanted me to admit to stealing from them on a regular basis and then charge me with more. I live in Co now, and I did back then too. I got pulled over about 4 years ago and a felony arrest warrant from WA came up when the office pulled my name. He told me that in Co, it is a safe state and he couldn't extradite me or anything. My question is, will the warrant ever go away or will it be there forever?! Is there a statue of limitaions on a felony theft charge in the state of Wa? I have family up in Wa, and would like to go visit without being worried about getting arrested!

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    Default Re: Statute of Limitations for Felony Shoplifting

    A warrant never goes away!!! However, a theft case this old would be extremely difficult to prosecute, charges would likely be dropped on first glace. I know I wouldn't wast my time on it if were the prosecutor.

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    Default Re: Statute of Limitations for Felony Shoplifting

    I have the same problem except mine was in florida and it's been almost three years ago now. I live in new york, and lived here since the incident happened. will I be able to travel internationally?

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    Default Re: Statute of Limitations for Felony Shoplifting

    Quote Quoting helpinabadfren
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    I have the same problem except mine was in florida and it's been almost three years ago now. I live in new york, and lived here since the incident happened. will I be able to travel internationally?
    First, start your own thread.

    Second, we cannot predict the future.

    I heard about a Canadian guy getting stopped at the border because he had a warrant because his dog barked too much.

    Anything is possible.

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    Default Re: Statute of Limitations for Felony Shoplifting

    I'm sorry about not starting my own thread I can't figure out how to do it. I was caught shoplifting in FL in 2006. I'm unemployed and was never able to go back there for court, there is a warrant for my arrest now since it's been so long will limitations run out? or what are my options?

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