Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

I had a court date scheduled for this morning for a personal use possession charge and paraphanelia. My paper given to my after being arrested had a scheduled court date for today. Upon arrival to the court house, when signing in i was told that my name was not on the list for todays hearing. I had the clerk of court check into it and it turns out that the arresting officer put the wrong address on my court appearance paper. However, after the clerk called to police department, the department said that they haven't sent anything out yet, therefore the state nor the county had my case. Its as if my case didn't even exist. So, my question is how long after the arrest date, which is Sept. 2, 09, does the county have to prosecute before the case has to be dismissed?


Asked on 10/06/09, 8:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Don Waggoner Don Waggoner Law, P.A.

If it's a misdemeanor, and he gave you a notice to appear, 90 days. 175 days for a felony. You need to make sure the clerks and the cops have your correct address, so that when they send you a court date, you get it.

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Answered on 10/07/09, 8:25 am


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