If on the run from a felony charge will they be dropped after 7 years?

Answer 1

If a crime was committed a statue of limitations exist which could potentially make the crime "go away" however if charges are filed....they will be there waiting so running won't do anything unless the runner likes the Mexican riviera...which is quite nice by the way...

Best thing to do to make it go away is to get a good lawyer.

Answer 2

The only real way to answer your question is with a question - why are you planning to run? Are you guilty? In the long run, for your family and your own future, you are better off answering to the charges and going through the trial process. In 7 years you'll look back and regret running. You can't hide. Do the honorable thing.

Answer 3

No, thats bills. If you own a bill and haven't paid on it for 7 yrs they can drop it. They usually get you 3 hrs before the 7 yrs. A felony will always be until you've taken care of it and the longer the worse it gets.

Answer 4

I don't think any charges are dropped, ever. Why is a person on the run? Have them turn themselves in and get their time over with, the longer the stall the more time they will serve and the older they will be when they come out. The older the person is the more difficult it will be to get employed and restart their life.

Answer 5

it depends on the charge. some statutes of limitations are shorter than 7 years, and some are longer.

Answer 6

Not if you were found to be guilty of it. The statute of limitations only applies to a crime that was committed and never charged.

Answer 7

Don't be ridiculous, they will find you and extradite you.