Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

time of charges to warrant

My neice lives in Maryland, generally

how long may the police take to

charge her with a crime? She was at

the home of her brother in

December 2006 when controlled

substances were found. It is Now

late September 2007 and a warrant

was just issued. Where do we look

for the rule in the criminal code

pertaining to time length


Asked on 9/25/07, 6:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Time of charges to warrant

The police may charge minor crimes within a year, all others, there is no time limit.

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Answered on 10/05/07, 10:42 am


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