Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: Domestic Battery Warrant

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They can keep it open indefinitely. If there are no witnesses, you would probably be well served to turn yourself in and answer to the charges. Otherwise, when you least expect it, this matter will show up and you will get arrested and jailed until it is resolved. It could happen from something as simple as a traffic stop or something. Take care of this now as it will not go away on its own.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Domestic Battery Warrant

The warrant will stay active indefinitely. The best way to handle a warrant like this is to hire an attorney who can file a motion to dismiss of the statute of limitations has run or who can get the case activated and moving along so that the warrant will be lifted.

Please call me if the case arose out of the Central Florida area.