Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

ststue of limitations

If a defendant is incompetent and is on a treatment plan for 3 years or more,and the charges are child abuse and a criminal mischief of 1000.00 or more: can the cases be dismised,if the statue of limitations had expired ? This is not regarding myself.


Asked on 2/12/09, 12:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: ststue of limitations

Maybe. If there was never an arrest or filing of charges, then probably so. Otherwise, it would depend on what actions the state took to effectuate the prosecution of the charges.

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Answered on 2/12/09, 11:26 pm


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