Limitation of Punishment: Has your sentence expired?


Questioner

Dear Sir/Madam, Does the limitation period apply to the situation described below? If not, can the sentence be served in the Netherlands? Description: Man arrested in 2003 with car, in possession of drugs. XTC THC. (Possibly cocaine, not sure) Arrested just across the German border. Sentence 1.5 years. Served 9 months. After 9 months on weekend leave to the Netherlands and not returned to detention in Germany. Outstanding sentence 6 months. Has this sentence expired in the meantime? What if this person is stopped in Germany? Please share your expertise, D

Lawyer

The statute of limitations was 10 years. So the punishment has expired.

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