a warrant over six years old...got lost in the system and just now showed up...never showed up over multiple traffic stops and other instances , is there a statute of limitations.
2006-12-22 06:50:31 · 6 answers · asked by michele c 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
DWI does have a statute of limitations. If you have a warrant pertaining to the DWI, then the government has already started the process and statute of limitation probably would not apply.
Statutes of limitations sets the maximum period of time the government has to start prosecution. Statutes of limitation on DWI / DUI vary from state to state, but it's at least a year. Also, in some circumstances, statutes of limitations may be extended.
2006-12-22 09:05:56 · answer #1 · answered by Jim 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Statute of limitations depend on the state and local laws. The most common I have heard of is seven years.
Failure to appear has no statute of limitations to my knowledge, so if the warrant was issued because you failed to appear on the dwi charge even if the original charge has expired you can still be arrested and brought before a Judge.
A family friend was recently arrested AND extradited two states away for a probation violation. She spent almost 3 months in jail before her hearing.
The reason it probably showed up recently is the new law enforcement computer system.
Do the crime? Turn yourself in and get it over with. Computers NEVER forget.
2006-12-22 07:09:23 · answer #2 · answered by Jack C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No limitation for the warrant. However; when you go to court the judge may throw it out, if you have no other violations of the same nature.
Good Luck!
2006-12-22 07:21:08 · answer #3 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You provide insufficient information for anyone to answer your question. DUI/DWLI laws differ based on the state, and even the locality, so you must provide that information if you expect an answer.
2006-12-22 06:52:50 · answer #4 · answered by Nalak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Canada there are no expiry dates on any warrant. They last forever!!!!!!!(or until you die whichever comes first)
2006-12-22 06:59:49 · answer #5 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are none . They are on your record forever.
2006-12-22 06:56:06 · answer #6 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋