Legal Question in Criminal Law in Dominican Republic
what is the statute of limitations in criminal cases
A friend, incarcerated in the Dominican Republic, called me asking for $1500. In order for an attorney to have him released from jail, on the premise that he had served a year without being brought to trial. Is there any possibility that this may be true? He is in for drug smuggling, 2K cocaine.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: what is the statute of limitations in criminal cases
It's always the cocaine people who call you up and tell you how poor they are. I have no idea what the law is in the Dominican Republic, whether $1500 will get to your friend, or whether it will buy him legal representation, or soap.
Whether or not you buy the story ultimately depends on how good of a friend he is.
Re: what is the statute of limitations in criminal cases
You should talk to someone who knows the law in the Dominican Republic. Jurisdictions often do allow the prosecutor only a certain amount of time ofter arrest in which to file the case for certain crimes. It depends entirely on the laws of the country/state. Of course, that says nothing about the specific situation of your friend.
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