Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
Time limits
Is there a time limit for how long the authorities can decide if they're going to press charges or not?
Asked on 9/08/02, 10:27 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Time limits
Yes, normally, one year for misdemeanor charges;
and longer times(varying with the seriousnous of the offense)for felonies.
Answered on 9/09/02, 11:08 pm
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