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Is there a statue of limitations on a Class A Misdemeanor?

Asked on Nov 07th, 2011 on Criminal Law - Texas
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I was charged with a class A misdemeanor for theft in Texas back in 2008, but have not ever been arrested. Is there a statue of limitations after a warrant has been issued?
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Criminal Law Attorney serving Houston, TX
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Not after a warrant has issued. 2 years form crime to issue warrant though.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2011 at 8:13 PM

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Assault Attorney serving Richardson, TX
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There is a two year statute of limitations for filing a complaint in a misdemeanor. The practice in Dallas is to carry the case after filing for a number of years. Each County has a different practice. The state has a duty to make reasonable efforts to locate and arrest and it may be a defense that they took too long. If you have been at the same address and it is a published address you may be able to use this defense if you are arrested.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2011 at 8:00 PM

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