Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

This happened in 2009. I was arrested in Ventura county CA but the DA did not charge me in court and I was released. Some time later misdemeanor charges were filed but I was not notified. I now live in Alaska. I have been told by an Alaska police officer that I have a warrant but it is not extraditable. The violation date is 2/26/2009. Since I have never been arraigned, when will the statute of limitations expire? Will the warrant expire?


Asked on 4/18/13, 10:40 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Zadik Shapiro Law Offices of C. Zadik Shapiro

Once a warrant is issued the statute of limitations is no longer running. It will remain on the books indefinitely unless you surrender on the warrant.

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Answered on 4/18/13, 10:44 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

Once a complaint is filed the statute of limitations is no longer running. The warrant does not expire.

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Answered on 4/19/13, 10:50 am


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