Been told that a felony charge has no statute of limitations, but isn't there something about a Constitutional right to a speedy trial? Arrested in early October and no court date has yet been set.
2007-01-25 21:17:54 · 5 answers · asked by Kitty 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I was charged with a Felony possesion and due to plea bargain the charges were dropped. However almost a year later I received a notice to appear in court on that charge due to a mess up in paperwork. The reason for the delay is that the Law Enforcement Agency that arrested you probably had to send a sample to a lab for testing to ensure that the charges are documented appropriately. So you may have to wait some time before you will be called to court.
2007-01-25 22:35:19 · answer #1 · answered by albert_noodles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 months is nothing. This will be holding over your head for a while. Right now, your case will be under consideration with the District Attorney's office. He'll be deciding what to prosecute and what deals to make. What is your attorney saying? Are they considering a deal? Are they still in the investigation stage? I know from experience that you have 2 years to file a civil lawsuit....a criminal one is more extended. This will be with you a long time.
2007-01-25 21:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All crimes prescribe if the government fails to prosecute as provided for in the Rules of Court. Thus, you can no longer be prosecuted if the penalty for offense already lapsed.
2007-01-25 21:24:42 · answer #3 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If indicted for insurance fraud, how long does Texas have to prosecute?
2015-08-14 15:14:15 · answer #4 · answered by Kimberly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
possession of what? drugs? guns? obscene materials? WMDs?
2007-01-25 21:43:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋