Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

statute of limitations

I was wondering if there is a statute of limitations for Marijuana Possesion/Attempt to distribute over 50 grams.

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3 people were charged with possesion of marijuana with intent to dist. 2 where apprehended at the scene one was not. the two that did ge caught were convicted the one that did not is still at large with an active warrant


Asked on 2/21/08, 2:26 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: statute of limitations

5 years.

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Answered on 2/21/08, 2:31 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: statute of limitations

A defendant can not benefit from his own misconduct. By failing to surrender the third defendant has placed himself in a position where there is no statute of limitations or constitutional protection.

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Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

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Answered on 2/21/08, 3:02 pm


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