Recently on one of these 'Ask A Question' Website:'
Accused's Question: Is there a statute of limitations for DWI in the state of New York for foreigners?
Twenty two years ago I traveled from Toronto, Canada to Niagara Falls, New York and was charged for DWI.I posted bail and never returned to the USA. Is this charge still active and if so how can it be dealt with?
Attorney answer: The statute of limitations is tolled because you jumped bail and left the country. You should hire an attorney in the Niagra Falls area to arrange a voluntary surrender on the DWI warrant and you may also face a bail jumping prosecution. It will probably be impossible for the prosecution to prove the DWI against you 22 years later as the witness(es) are most likely not available any longer. An attorney should be able to work out a non-criminal disposition for you given the prosecution's expected proof problems and (hopefully) your clean record since.