Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey
in the state of NJ what period of time( days, months, years) does the police or an individual have to file charges after an incident occurs. an incident of vandalizism involving juveniles
Asked on 10/13/09, 10:26 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gary Moore
Gary Moore Attorney At Law
For a serious charge that would be heard in Superior Court you have at least five years to file a
complaint. For a petty offense you have a year from the date of the occurrence of the offense.
Answered on 10/23/09, 10:53 pm
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