Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Alabama

Arrested for Worthless Checks in 1996

I was arrested for worthless checks in 1996. I made payments on these, and actually thought the restitution was paid in full. I have not been contacted in 12 years, and now the District Attorney has sent me a letter stating I have 30 days to pay the restitution or a warrant will be issued for my arrest. Can the DA do this? Is there a statue of limitations for this? Or do this misdemenor I was arrested on in 1996 give them the right to arrest me 12 years later?


Asked on 5/20/08, 10:40 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Rhonda Hood Hood & Lay, LLC

Re: Arrested for Worthless Checks in 1996

When a case is disposed of by a guilty plea, in your case a plea to negotiating a worthless instrument, the court will make an order for restitution, other fines and may even place you on probation. The case remains active until you comply with the court's entire order to pay the restitution, fines, etc. When you failed to comply with the order, the DA had the power to issue a warrant for your arrest to bring you back before the court.

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Answered on 6/04/08, 10:43 pm


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