Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

A 'statute of limitations' is a time limit within which, in the context of your sort of problem, initial criminal charging must take place (or it is then 'too late'...). We are not allowed to 'go hide' and such problems then face and disappear if we try to keep our head under a stone long enough. I suggest what you do is confer privately with a well exp'd and otherwise appr' att'y at this time. 'If it helps', please know that in my daily professional work, people will seek me out in order to confide in me that they have a problem such as yours fyil. Urge: Beware 'free advice' particularly for the prob' you state. Best to you !!!

No. Statutes of Limitations limit the time the prosecutor has to file a criminal Complaint or Indictment with the court. That was done before you failed to appear. But other defenses are likely available and the passage of seven years will not favor the prosecution. Retain a good defense lawyer and fight it.

Nope. Once the case is filed, there is no longer a statute of limitations. That warrant may remain in place forever. Get a lawyer to help you. Confront the situation head on. Give me a call if you'd like to discuss options for free. 651-994-6744.