2007-01-07 01:26:00 · 3 answers · asked by israel 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It varies from state to state how long the police have to charge someone after committing an offense. In New Jersey the statute of limitations for DWI (NJSA 39:4-50) is 90 days.
2007-01-07 03:42:19 · answer #1 · answered by Judge Dredd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not quite.
It isn't the court that charges an offender, it's the arresting officer, the county/state/federal prosecutor, or the grand jury.
The amount of time during which someone may be charged with a criminal offense varies from state to state. In Virginia, for example, you can be charged with an offense up to one year after the complaint has been filed with the police.
Rather than take the word of a public forum, I'd suggest you contact the prosecutor in your area and ask him/her. That's the only way you can be guaranteed that you're getting the truth.
2007-01-07 10:22:22 · answer #2 · answered by Team Chief 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get REAL ! The" Courts "can do What Ever "They " Please ,When Ever they please, To Whom Ever They Please, at thier OWN chosen Speed !
2007-01-07 09:37:43 · answer #3 · answered by vlydyk 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋