Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

time limits

How long after arrested do they have to charge me with the CORRECT charge?


Asked on 10/14/05, 12:30 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Richard Hornsby Richard E. Hornsby, P.A.

Re: time limits

The State Attorney has to formally file charges against you within 90 days of your arrest if the offense is a misdemeanor or 175 days of your arrest if the offense is a felony.

If you are in the Orlando area, please feel free to contact me for more information.

Best wishes,

Richard Hornsby

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Answered on 10/14/05, 12:46 pm
Roger P Foley Law Office Of Roger P. Foley, P.A.

Re: time limits

Please call our office so we may discuss this further with you. We handle all misdemeanor and felony cases in Dade, Broward and Palm beach.

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Answered on 10/16/05, 2:27 am


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