He posted bond and never returned to Illinois. My question is what is the time limit, if any, that the state of Illinois can drop the charges? And if there isn't a time limit, can the state of Illinois continue to press charges against him without any witnesses? What is the time that he will be facing if he's caught?
2006-12-05 03:30:30 · 10 answers · asked by Rosie 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Even if the state decided NOT to press charges for the original crime, he's committed another crime by jumping bail. There is a warrant out for his arrest.
Has he been using his real name and social security number? If not, there's a couple more crimes to add.
How much time is he facing? Who knows, it depends on the original crime and how many crimes he has committed since he jumped bail.
He needs an attorney. This will follow him for the rest of his life. He could wake up a 50 year old man going to jail for a crime he committed at age 25.
You might also want to ask if you are putting yourself in any legal jeopardy because you know he is wanted by police. Anything you do to help him cover his tracks might get you in trouble with the law.
He should get this addressed by a lawyer before you get married.
2006-12-05 03:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by bookmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no time limit....the Bench Warrant ( failure to appear) still hangs out there. If he posted bond , somebody did the paperwork and put up the remainder of the bail money to get him out, they are going to be very disappointed in his jumping. The best thing to do is contact a Lawyer and see if a deal can be made with the present District Attorney. If not , He needs to stay the hell out of Illinois.
2006-12-05 03:42:33 · answer #2 · answered by twostories 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a warrant has been issued for him, which it has been in at intents and purposes... it will follow him the rest of his life until he is caught. If he is arrested in another state, he will be charged as a fugitive and extradited back if IL wants to.
Statue of limitations is only effective if the suspect is not identified in a certain time frame.
Yes... He will get charged.
2006-12-05 03:35:21 · answer #3 · answered by Dog Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is NO statute of limitations on previously issued warrants or actions brought against individuals. Had his crime not been discovered THEN the statute of limitations would begin timing.
He can be arrested in 2035 for FTA (unfortunately), winning against the original charge is a moot point.
2006-12-05 05:48:26 · answer #4 · answered by Gunny T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sorry to inform you hun but i dont know very much about illinois but i do know any state dealing with drug trafficing is going to do serious time. the simple fact he has been on the run makes it worse. if he ever planned on coming back he never should have left he should have done his time and theat would have been the end of it but it doesnt look like that going to be the case if you know where he is i suggest you go to him he will never come back to you not if he is smart and if he hasnt contacted you which as i said before if he hasnt he is smart it would be better if he didnt they would track him through you i suggest you let him go he has probabley changed his identity and moved on
2006-12-05 03:56:37 · answer #5 · answered by kindra1988 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that skipping bond tolls the statue of limitations.
They seldom press charges in absentia in the US.
He's likely to get the max because he skipped out.
Not good news.
2006-12-05 04:03:43 · answer #6 · answered by Aggie80 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Failing to appear before a judge. He's red handed in that one.
2006-12-05 03:33:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should be more worried about the bondsman he screwed over. Dog the Bounty Hunter is gonna come get him!
2006-12-05 03:35:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actions define character. Maybe you need a new fiance.
2006-12-05 03:37:46 · answer #9 · answered by ThePerfectStranger 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
too bad he isn't an illegal alien he would have never been charged....and on top of that our government would pay him welfare!
2006-12-05 04:21:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋