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?


Asked on 8/15/07, 10:45 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

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.

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Answered on 8/15/07, 11:22 pm
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: criminal charges

Depending on the charges, they have a year or more.

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Answered on 8/16/07, 4:39 pm


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