Imissed a court date2 days ago, how long wouldI have to remain “invisible” so to speak for the statute of limitations to run?
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Imissed a court date2 days ago, how long wouldI have to remain “invisible” so to speak for the statute of limitations to run?
Charges were: 13 counts of breaking and entering in the daytime to commit a felony, 12 counts of larceny from a building, nine counts of malicious destruction of property over $250, 15 counts of receiving stolen property over $250, and 1 count of being a common and notorious thief.
Asked on April 13, 2011 under Criminal Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
The statute of limitations does not apply in this situation. The SOL has to do with the time in which you must be charged with an offense, however, you were already charged. Accordingly, it doesn't matter how much time has passes. Additionally, once you failed to appear (FTA) on your court date, the judge would have issued a bench warrant for your arrest. What you need to know is to hire an attorney where all of this occurred - ASAP. They can best represent your interests. Remember, you not only have to deal with the FTA charge but the underlying charges as well.
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