Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

statue of limitations

i received a disorderly persons - theft by unlawful taking and disorderly - improper behavior in NJ, however i moved to TX before i found out about the charges. but if i never come across a cop or whatever for like 5 years wont the statue of limitations come into effect and the charges obsolete? thank you for your time.


Asked on 7/04/09, 12:16 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Savyon Grant Law Office of Savy Grant

Re: statue of limitations

Statue of limitation is how far down the line can you be charged? You were charged and there is a bench warrant for your arrest, there is no staute of limitation issue.

You need to hir an attorney surrender yourself and resolve the charges.

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Answered on 7/04/09, 8:40 am
david bildner bildner law firm

Re: statue of limitations

The statute of limitations is the deadline for charging you. That has already happened. You ARE entitled to a speedy trial, but the courts won't count the time you were ignoring the case when deciding whether it was fast enough. Call me if you would like to discuss it further at 877*688*3879.

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Answered on 7/04/09, 10:18 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: statue of limitations

No, the SOL is to be charged, not convicted. There is probably a warrant out there that will never go away. I suggest you call a NJ attorney to clear this up for you. Call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss.

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Answered on 7/04/09, 12:24 am
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: statue of limitations

You are kidding yourself. The statute of limitations is only a statement of the time within which a formal charge must be made against an individual after the occurrence of an offense. The individual can not benefit from his own contempt of court conduct by which he ignores the complaint and absents himself from the state and refuses to appear in court to defend against the charge.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 7/04/09, 3:53 am


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