Legal Question in Criminal Law in Arizona

i was arrested for burglary in the 3rd degree supposely someone seen my car driving away from seen took my plate dwn my first crt apperance at jail same day, i was released 2 days later get letter in mail charges were dismissed my public defender said not enough evidence now 2 months later i get letter in mail saying charges are being brought back up...why


Asked on 1/30/12, 12:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Carrie Spiller Law Office of Carrie M Spiller, PLLC

In Arizona, felony charges (ie Burglary in the 3rd Degree) generally have a seven year statute of limitations for prosecution. It is quite possible that the police agency wanted more time to investigate the incident. However, there are legal issues with keeping a person in jail. Therefore, it is not uncommon for charges to be dismissed, and then re-filed once futher investigation has been done, but there are legal procedures that should be followed when this occurs. You should consider hiring an experienced defense attorney to review the situation and specific facts.

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Answered on 2/01/12, 11:47 am


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