Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
inditements
on drug related charges how long after arrest do they have to indite
Asked on 8/30/08, 12:59 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Gustitis
Criminal Defense Lawyer
Re: inditements
Pursuant to Chapter 12 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure: 3 years from the date of the commission of offense for a felony drug charge; 2 years from the date of the offense for drug charges classified as a misdemeanor.
Answered on 8/30/08, 4:01 pm
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