Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

statute of limitations

how long does the DA have to come back and file charges on you if he didn't file when you were first arrested and said he wasn't filing at this time


Asked on 10/12/06, 6:57 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

H.M. Torrey The Law Offices of H.M. Torrey

Re: statute of limitations

The DA has until the statute of limitations has expired on the particular charge(s) at issue. You may want to look up the codes that define the statute of limitations period for whatever offenses you are possibly facing. However, if the DA has not taken action shortly after you were arrested, there is a reasonable chance that no further action may be taken. However, you should definitely do your homework and stay on top of your case period.

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Answered on 10/12/06, 7:13 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: statute of limitations

Different crimes have different limitations periods. You haven't said what charges you might be facing, so there is no way any of us give you a reliable figure.

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Answered on 10/12/06, 7:48 pm


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