Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

There is no brightline rule on this, but if they wait too long, the Defendant can, after being charged, file a Motion to Dismiss the Indictment, based on the unfair prejudice created by the delay....Ohio caselaw has focused on a year as a vague guideline....but it is incumbent upon the police to prove why they waited so long....if you are running from them, then this argument cannot be used...