QUESTION
How do I go about applying the statute of limitations to myself?
Asked on Jan 05th, 2016 on Criminal Law - Illinois
More details to this question:
Recently I applied for a job that refused me employment due to active warrants on my background check. They sent me the report and I have 2 active warrants. One is from 1998 which is a misdemeanor retail theft and the second is a misdemeanor battery in 2000. 18-16 years old are both cases. I had no idea about these warrants. Now as I can see they both are far past the statute time line. How would I go about getting them removed or taken care of? I have not yet quashed them in fear that it would reopen the case and no longer fail under the statute of limitations law.
1 ANSWER
Lori G. Levin
Please contact an attorney as soon as possible. If there are active warrants and you are stopped for any reason, these warrants could cause you to be detained in custody. An attorney can assist you in getting these matters resolved in an appropriate way which will, hopefully, limit your exposure.
You did not indicate in which county these warrants are outstanding. That may effect the process in resolving the issues. As you can see, your life is already being impacted by these old cases. Please contact an experienced criminal defense attorney.
This posting is for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice nor does it constitute an attorney client relationship between the parties.
Lori G. Levin
Attorney at Law
180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700
Chicago, IL 60601
312-972-3756
levin@lorilevinlaw.com
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Answered on Jan 30th, 2016 at 2:14 AM