Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Dose an attempted murder charge drope if on trhe run for 7 yrs


Asked on 1/29/10, 12:03 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Marshall Law Office of Robert L, Marshall

No. Once an arrest warrant is issued in a felony case, it remains active until the person is arrested.

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Answered on 2/03/10, 7:37 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Warrants are forever. Deal with it, or live a fugitive life forever. If and when you decide to deal with it, feel free to contact me for legal help, if the case is in SoCal.

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Answered on 2/03/10, 10:48 am
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

The statute of limitations only limits the time in which the prosecutor may file charges. If you were charged before time ran out, then the statute has been satisfied. The passage of more time will not make the charges go away.

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Answered on 2/04/10, 1:34 pm


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