I was arrested about 3 months ago, but nothing has happened, my lawyer has checked frequently with the District Attorneys office. They said it hasnt even came through. So I was wondering how long the police station can wait to file a police report.
2007-03-18 16:38:51 · 8 answers · asked by Emily 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
They have 18 months to file on most charges. what were you arrested for and in what state did this happen in and are you a juvenile that would make a difference also
2007-03-18 16:51:48 · answer #1 · answered by tenthirty_two 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, there is a statue of limitations on most crimes except for murder and rape. Assuming you did not commit the latter two, then there is a maximum period of time that district attorney can wait to prosecute you. These statutes of limitations are listed in each states laws (you can find them on line, or at the library). If they wait to prosecute and the limit has passed then they are barred from doing so. I would assume that the d.a. knows the limit on this charge and is busy with other prosecutions and will get to it in due time. He is probally stringing the defense attorney along and acting like he has not received paperwork from the police. The police had to submit arrest reports the minute they took you to booking, so I doubt that part of the story is correct. He is just stalling because he can.
2007-03-18 23:54:59 · answer #2 · answered by The Law 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most States the police fill out what's called a "Preliminary" Report and submit it to the Desk Sgt. upon completing their shifts. Once investigators receive the report then the investigator does a follow-up report, this is called a "Summary" Report, and can take a couple of Months to complete. Another type of police report is a Detectives Report, This gives the Best info if, and when, you can get it. Go to your local Police Department and ask for a Summary Report and give the necessary info as to Date of Offense, Location of Offense and/or Names of the individual (s) involved. Hope this helps
GOD BLESS/GOOD LUCK!!
2007-03-19 00:27:08 · answer #3 · answered by Chuck-the-Duck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are arrested there is a report that has to be filed for your time in jail and it has to be sent to a judge so it can go on your permanent record. This also has allot to do with what you were arrested for as well. You need to get your own copy of the arrest report and talk to your lawyer as well he/she should be able to tell you more on this matter then anyone in here. Get what ever copy's of what ever you can just so you can have it in case something happens. You really need to talk this over with your lawyer.
2007-03-18 23:53:28 · answer #4 · answered by Arizona Chick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon the offense.
Other than murder and tax evasion, in most states, there usually is a Statute of Limitations for the DA's office to prosecute an offense; the length of time the DA has to prosecute the case.
Ask your attorney what the Statute of Limitations is, concerning your particular offense.
Good luck!
2007-03-18 23:46:21 · answer #5 · answered by MenifeeManiac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were arrested the report has been filed. The DA may have chosen not to accept charges or is waiting on a different grand jury to indict you with. Call the DA yourself and insist on swift justice.
2007-03-19 10:42:28 · answer #6 · answered by dude0795 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the crime that you committed. Really-the country and state would have made a difference in the answer also.
2007-03-18 23:45:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THEY HAVE UP TO A YEAR.
2007-03-18 23:42:34 · answer #8 · answered by kriztles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋