Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin

Theft of moveable property greater than $2500

I understand that this is a felony offense, what are the chances of this not carrying jail time? If there is a warrant issued for this offense and the Statute of Limitations expires does the warrant also expire or can it be continually be renewed?


Asked on 1/14/04, 11:12 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
John A. Birdsall Birdsall Law Offices, S.C.

Re: Theft of moveable property greater than $2500

If the SOL runs, that should void the warrant. Also, you could technically get probation for a felony but you may also get sentenced to some term of local jail a condition of that probation. You would have better luck if you could negotiate it down to a misdemeanor.

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Answered on 1/14/04, 1:55 pm
Barrett McKinney Law Offices of Barrett J. McKinney, P.C.

Re: Theft of moveable property greater than $2500

Was this a theft which occured in Texas?

In general if the sol runs you will need someone to assert this defense on your behalf before the case is dismissed.

At some point the court will take note of the file on its own and ask the prosecutors office what they intend to do with the case.

Until the case is dismissed the warrant will be active.

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Answered on 1/14/04, 11:45 am


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