Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
criminal charges
Can you tell me how long Osceola County Florida has to charge me with a crime before the charges are dropped?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: criminal charges
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Charges are not "dropped" because their has been no arrest. The charges will remain open until an arrest is made.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
Re: criminal charges
Depending on the charges, they have a year or more.
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