Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

statute of limitations for possession of cannabis

Booked for possession of cannabis under florida statute 893.13(1)and 893.147 in 1998. Released on bond and appeared at several court proceedings before a family tragedy (parent killed) and my fragile ''mental'' state at the time, I did not show up for final hearings. I know a warrant was previously issued, but I no longer see an ''active'' warrant for this in the counties warrant system. Has the original warrant been dismissed because it has been over six years since the arrest date?

If I was convicted in absentia related to this marijuana related offense wouldn't my Florida drivers license have been revoked, which never happened because I have since relocated to Nevada and surrendered my Florida License to the DMV and obtained a valid one for Nevada. I do not wish to return to Florida because the exposure to ''negative'' influences surrounding marijuana use would await me and I am now a responsible, non drug abusing individual residing in Nevada. My question is, what further ramifications, if any, are awaiting me related to the 1998 offense in Florida?


Asked on 8/18/04, 2:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Adam Frankel Adam Frankel, P.A.

Re: statute of limitations for possession of cannabis

More than likely your were NOT convicted in absentia related to this offense. You should check with your attorney or the clerk's office in the county where you live to see if there is still a warrant out for your arrest. More than likely there is.

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Answered on 8/18/04, 9:21 am


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