Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa
If you're in jail on a probation violation but are POSSIBLY pending charges in another county, how long can the other county wait to charge you?
Asked on 5/09/15, 9:21 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Todd Miler
Miler Law Firm
Generally speaking, a charge needs to be filed within 3 years if its a felony and 2 years if its a misdemeanor, unless you've already been arrested for the offense, then it needs to be filed within 45 days.
Answered on 5/10/15, 6:30 am
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