Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

in 2011 i was charged with a 3rd degree felony assault in Waite park,MN is there a statue of limitations on this crime,and if so how long is it?


Asked on 7/28/14, 10:11 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Samuel Edmunds Sieben Edmunds Miller PLLC

In criminal law, a statute of limitations governs the date by which the government must bring charges. So, since the charges were already filed, no statute of limitations applies. Minnesota will keep a case like this open, with an active bench warrant, forever. Retain an experienced criminal defense lawyer to help you get things sorted out. I'm happy to provide an initial consultation and then we can take it from there.

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Answered on 7/28/14, 10:16 pm
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

I am afraid the statute of limitations does not apply to your case. The statute of limitations is the time period between when a crime occurs and when it is charged. It appears that you were charged. As a result, a warrant for your arrest may continue indefinitely unless or until the charges are addressed in court.

You should retain counsel to determine how the case may be best approached.

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Answered on 7/29/14, 11:06 am


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