Q: One year ago I instigated a fight in TN. I left the state the next day. What are the chances they would still prosecute?
Last year, I instigated a physical altercation in TN. And then I left the state the next day and did not return. It has been exactly one year since the incident and I'm wondering if the statute of limitation has run out or if it is tolled since I have been out of state. And if it is tolled, what is the likelihood of prosecution being commenced if I re-enter the state? The other party tried to press charges but the police refused to extradite me or put a restraining order in place.
No warrant has been served or put out.
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A: SOL on misdemeanors is 11 mo/29 days. Felony will probably be 3 yrs. Grand Jury proceedings are secret so there is no telling whether you will get indicted or not. Tolling the SOL is possible here.
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