Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Once charges have been dropped can the same charges be brought back up, even if one was not booked?
Asked on 1/04/10, 12:50 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Keith Engelke
Law Office of S. Keith Engelke
Yes. However there may be limitations issues. For misdemeanors, charges must be filed within 2 years of the act. For felonies, charges must be brought within 5 years.
Answered on 1/09/10, 1:09 pm
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