Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

statute of limitation on probation violationI

I would like to know if Ohio has a statute of limitation on misdemeanor probation violation if so how long is it and what things are considered with it.


Asked on 3/16/05, 6:10 pm

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Chad Main Chad Main Attorney at Law

Re: statute of limitation on probation violationI

Generally, yes, most crimes are subject to statutes of limitation. However, if you have already been charged with a probation violation, then the statute of limitiations is not an issue, but your speedy trial rights may be. Also, if you are no longer on probation, as a practical matter, it is doubtful that you would be charged with a violation.

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Answered on 3/17/05, 5:43 am


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