Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado
felony theft
I have a warrent for my arrest for felony theft from the year 2003 in Lakewood , Colorado and I live in a diffrent state now how can i take care of this and what are the statute of limitations on felony ttheft.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: felony theft
As they say, you can run but you can't hide.
Statutes of limitation apply, in the criminal context, to how long the state has to initiate proceedings for an alleged offense. You already have a charge pending your arrest on the warrant. As long as you remain a fugitive, you remain subject to arrest and trial.
To "take care of this" you'll need to return to Colorado to face the music, preferably with an attorney who can orchestrate the arrangement.
If you are arrested elsewhere, and the Colorado felony shows up, you may be extradited.
Good luck.
Re: felony theft
The statute of limitations does not run while you voluntarily absent yourself from the state.