Aressted and charged May 29, 2003. Released on bail. No court date ever set. No letters nothing for four years. Charge was Forgery of a financial instrument. A state jail felony. Have the charges been dropped and this man wasnt informed. Does that happen?
2007-01-09 08:47:43 · 3 answers · asked by Lance Carthen 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If it is a felony, it is still within the statutes of limitations. If it is a misdemeanor the statutes of limitations might have expired unless (in either case) an indictment was filed.
If he was arrested on a warrant, then there is no statute of limitations issue and since he is not in jail, there is no speedy trial act (his taking the bail could be considered a waiver of the speedy trial act).
In any case, he needs to immediate check with the court/police about his status. He could be listed as a fugitive from justice which means he could get caught and no bail.
If he paid a bail bondsman, they will know the status since they have money riding on the case.
If he paid out of his pocket for bail and the case dismissed, he can get him money back.
2007-01-09 09:17:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happens when the prosecutor sticks his neck out to prosecute then finds there is no real evidence (happened right here). now the Pros is hoping it will all just go away. File a motion with the court to show cause why the charge should not be dropped and the record cleared. Watch the Prosecutors tapdance... especially if it is just before his re-election... Ve Half Veys... There may be grounds for a civil action for malicious prosecution, incarceration since the case has not been adjudicated.
2007-01-09 17:19:12 · answer #2 · answered by Gunny T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could happen. This man might want to check and see if there is an outstanding warrant for his arrest though, since he might have "missed" his court date.
2007-01-09 17:01:03 · answer #3 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋