Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

How long after a person has been arrested for a commercial burglary,does the state have to bring him to court after the accused has bonded out?


Asked on 2/15/11, 4:16 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lawrence Lewis Lawrence Lewis, P.C.

The state has four years in which to indict the person. If the indictment is not filed within four years of the offense, the statute of limitations bars/prevents prosecution.

Lawrence

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Answered on 2/15/11, 4:18 pm
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

There is 4 years to indictment, and then a trial could be well after that.

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Answered on 2/15/11, 4:48 pm


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