Legal Question in DUI Law in Texas

Penalty of bond forfeiture on felony DWI 25 years ago

I wouldlike to know what penalty would a person face for bond forfeiture on a first time felony DWI that occured in 1976. Is there a "statute" of limitations on this? This person left the state and is retired now. What consequences would he face if he returned to the state of Texas?


Asked on 10/22/00, 4:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Penalty of bond forfeiture on felony DWI 25 years ago

There is no statute of limitations applicable to one who has fled the jurisdiction to avoid the legal process - no statute which applies to bench warrants.

The consequences in TX would be all fines/penalities attached to the original offense, plus additional charges for fleeing in the first place, plus the bench warrant, etc.

Probably pretty dire consequences. Retirement is not a defense to the actions you describe.

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Answered on 11/15/00, 9:49 am


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