Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin

Six years is the statute of limitations for most criminal cases (not including homicide) in WI. That time is extended for any period during which you are out of state or otherwise unavailable for prosecution. On the other hand, delivery of a ticket by an officer or even mailing of the ticket to you is not required at all. Instead, the DA can issue a summons and complaint and mail it to you in order to give you notice of your first court date. Finally, at the DA's option, the government can request an arrest warrant without ever warning or notifying you in advance of your arrest. Luckily, that process is normally reserved for more serious offenses. If the suspense is bothering you, you should consult with an experienced criminal lawyer who may be able to find out what is going on for you or even negotiate a pre-packaged disposition (or deferred prosecution) for you. My comments here are not intended as legal advice, unless you subsequently retain me and revisit this issue with me. These public comments in this online forum do not create any attorney client relationship with anyone.