Traffic violation procedures
in Criminal and Misdemeanor Law ·
I can't find a straight answer anywhere, so here it is:
I know the "experts" are going to jump in and claim that jail sentences don't expire—but I’m already dealing with an old traffic violation.$233Since I didn't pay up, they handed down a three-day jail sentence. Later, I got a notice about the statute of limitations on that sentence, but that was ages ago.
So, how does the clock actually work? Does the period start from the date of the offense, when the judgment becomes final, or once the decision for the jail sentence is finalized? This falls under some old legal code.
Second thing—I have another case pending where the absolute statute of limitations hits in two months. If they manage to wrap it up before then, but I refuse to accept the notice, am I still covered by the absolute statute of limitations? My take is yes—any ruling, just like any other official document, shouldn't be considered valid until it's actually served.
I know the "experts" are going to jump in and claim that jail sentences don't expire—but I’m already dealing with an old traffic violation.$233Since I didn't pay up, they handed down a three-day jail sentence. Later, I got a notice about the statute of limitations on that sentence, but that was ages ago.
So, how does the clock actually work? Does the period start from the date of the offense, when the judgment becomes final, or once the decision for the jail sentence is finalized? This falls under some old legal code.
Second thing—I have another case pending where the absolute statute of limitations hits in two months. If they manage to wrap it up before then, but I refuse to accept the notice, am I still covered by the absolute statute of limitations? My take is yes—any ruling, just like any other official document, shouldn't be considered valid until it's actually served.