Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Enter your question here...how long can the federal police wait to file charges on someone if they are serving a california state parole violation?


Asked on 4/01/11, 3:57 am

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Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

There is no such thing as "the federal police." Federal charges are filed by the U.S. Attorney. If the target of a federal criminal investigation is serving state prison time, they can file the charges and place a federal hold on the inmate. Charges can be filed until the statute of limitations expires, ordinarily this would occur prior to the inmate's release so they don't have to find her.

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Answered on 4/01/11, 4:50 am


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