Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: 22-Year Old Warrant

The warrant lives, but it might not have been entered into the data bank.

Re: 22-Year Old Warrant

You would have to call the warrants department where you gor arrested. Warrants have no expiration date, but its possible its gotten lost over the years. I can check if you like.

Re: 22-Year Old Warrant

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

Warrants never die or expire. If you or someone else skipped out on a warrant it may still be lurking somewhere. You may be able to search the records of the county in which you were charged online.

Alternatively, you may wish to retain local counsel who can have the matter set for a hearing and possibly quashed. The chances are good that no evidence still exists against the person or that the police officers are no longer employed as such.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.