Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

How long does the district attorney have to refile on a rejected case?


Asked on 8/08/09, 7:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joe Dane Law Office of Joe Dane

They can file charges any time within the statute of limitations. In general, that's 3 years on most felonies, 1 year on most misdemeanors. The specific crime may make a difference, but those are the general rules.

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Answered on 8/09/09, 2:14 am


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