Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

My question is how long does the state/City of New Orleans have to accept charges(simple battery/domestic or just simple battery)? I thought they were supposed to do something with in 90 days but that time has come and gone.


Asked on 4/19/10, 2:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

For a normal misdemeanor, 2 years. If the person is in jail, 45 days.

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Answered on 4/24/10, 3:31 pm


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