Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Stature of limitation on Failure to Appear

Is there a limitaion of a failure to appear In Calif. for Grand Theft Auto. There was no car stolen It was for not getting the down payment in on time. They gave 30 or 60 days to pay this Not sure on time. Was not told on this matter. This happened in 1988


Asked on 10/15/08, 11:05 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: Stature of limitation on Failure to Appear

Once there is a Failure to Appear a bench warrant is issued. Warrants do not expire and sooner or later they catch up with the person they were issued against.

Running away hoping the problem will go away is not a good idea. You do not want to be pulled over one day and taken to jail because of the warrant for who knows how long.

It is best to seek advice and representation by a lawyer who possibly could resolve the whole matter without any arrests or jail time.

Hope this helps,

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com

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Answered on 10/15/08, 4:16 pm
Joshua Hale Hale Law Group

Re: Stature of limitation on Failure to Appear

There is no statute of limitations once a warrant has issued, which many courts do when there is an FTA. You need an attorney now!

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Answered on 10/15/08, 12:02 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Stature of limitation on Failure to Appear

No. Warrants are forever.

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Answered on 10/15/08, 3:22 pm


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