Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Does the statue of limitations on a burglery felony stiill apply to someone who is on parole? Or with a parole abscounding Warrent?? What if any thing would her in the way of the statue of limitations from bieng honered?


Asked on 10/06/17, 12:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Prison, probation or parole status has no effect on statute of limitations or tolling. In general a charge must be brought within the applicable Statutory time limits. If the defendant leaves the country, the statue is extended. But once a warrant is issued, it is valid 'forever', there is no 'run and hide' defense to them.

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Answered on 10/06/17, 10:04 am


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