Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

It depends on what you failed to appear for. Was it a misdemeanor? A third degree felony? A life felony? Regardless, you must understand that once the charge is filed the statute of limitations doesn't really matter. The exception being that the state did not diligently try to serve the warrant upon you. Furthermore, absconding from the state tolls the statute of limitations and it doesn't run while you are out of state. Additionally, many people get confused by failing to appear for a court date, and a "Failure to Appear" charge, which is an actual separate criminal charge. If you just failed to appear for a case, then the statute of limitations has no relevance and would not apply. Every situation is different, so I suggest you contact an attorney in the area where the charge was located.