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my husband went to get his drivers' liscense the other day which he has being doing every time it's time to renew. they told him they couldn't because illinois has a hold on them for a dui. from 13 years ago. well for one it wasn't him. yes he is from there but has not lived there for well over16 years plus. they told my husband that it would cost him $250 to reinstate his liscense. even though it wasn't him we think it would be cheaper to do this in the long run. it would cost more in attorney fees and even gas to clear this up. we live in arkansas. is there a statue of limitations or something else that could be done. $250 dollars is alot of money for something you didn't do. thank you.
C. J.,
"Stautue of Limitations" means that the state has a certain amount of time to solve a crime. It has nothing to do with a warrant for DWI, a "hold" for DWI, or anything invovling drivers licenses. In other words if your husband stole twenty dollars today the police would have one year to solve the case (in my state) since the statute of limitations is one year for a misdemeanor. If he committed a felony there would be no statute of limitations. It would have nothing to do with the service of a warrant if one was obtained.
Without knowing more about the case I am not sure how or why your husband would be named in a warrant if he wasn't in the state.
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Answers by Expert:
Jack Toomey
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Please do not ask me about potential jail sentences that you, your friends, or family might receive in court. There is no way for me to know that. Only a judge could answer a question like that. I am also NOT a probation officer or parole officer so I cannot answer questions that relate to parole or probation. Also please keep in mind that every state has different laws. If you are planning to ask a question about a specific law or criminal charge that pertains to your state only it could be difficult to answer. I also cannot give you legal advice on what to do or what not to do in court. Retired police officer with 26 years experience. Worked in the patrol division as well as over 14 years in the detective bureau. Investigated a wide range of crime such as murder, rape, robbery, theft, fraud, missing persons, and other very sensitive crimes. I am available to answer your questions about criminal law and especially as it applies to police work. I taught at the police academy for several years and am especially knowledgeable about search and seizure. Any question about criminal law is welcome! Please don't ask me to do your homework or ask me questions that obviously come from your teachers or professors. I also do not do online interviews or surveys. Young people need to gain face to face interviewing skills. Local police officers usually are very agreeable to assist in these assignments.
Experience
I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience. I investigated almost every type of crime including murder, rape, theft, missing persons, fraud, and domestic abuse. I am very knowledgeable about search and seizure and taught at the police academy for several years on a variety of subjects. I can answer questions that a lot of attorneys cannot since they do not have "street experience".
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science degree in Criminolgy from the University of Maryland.
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