Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

time limits on prosacuation

once you,ve been formally charged.Is there a time limit on a 3rd degree felony for prosacution. Im not refering to a speedy trial.I mean if you disappeared is there a time limit the state would have to get you back into court?


Asked on 1/26/07, 5:13 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Richard Hornsby Richard E. Hornsby, P.A.

Re: time limits on prosacuation

No, If you have been arrested within the statute of limitations and an charges were formally filed the State can proceed at any time in the future when you get rearrested.

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Answered on 1/26/07, 5:17 pm
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: time limits on prosacuation

yes and no. if you flee the clock is stopped unless they dont make an effort to find you. you need a lawyer to file a motion. call me if i can help. val

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Answered on 1/26/07, 5:32 pm
Scott Cupp Law Office of Scott H. Cupp, LLC

Re: time limits on prosacuation

What county?

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Answered on 1/26/07, 5:33 pm


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