Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

statue of limitations

i have a friend who got 150 days for non violent feonies, due to report to jail next month, however if he doesn't show up and they issue a warrant, how long is the warrent good for , ? what is the statue of limits on the warrant, (if he left the country and wasn;t found )


Asked on 4/24/07, 7:06 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: statue of limitations

warrants are forever. He either turns himself in, or he'll end up taken away in cuffs if ever stopped by police. He can't come back to the US without being arrested. His solution is to have an attorney appear in court and make 'turn in' arrangements for him. Have him contact me if interested in doing so.

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Answered on 4/25/07, 1:30 pm
Peter Berlin Law Offices of Peter Berlin, A Prof. Corp.

Re: statue of limitations

Untill he is arrested or otherwise surrenders to take care of the underlying matter.

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Answered on 4/24/07, 7:17 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: statue of limitations

On the lam is forever. Unless you are Rich and get a pardon.

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Answered on 4/24/07, 7:31 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: statue of limitations

Warrants are forever. It will remain in effect until your friend is captured, surrenders or dies.

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Answered on 4/24/07, 7:37 pm


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