Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

burglary

once charges are dropped can they be picked back up in the state of Virginia? Prince William county to be exact.


Asked on 10/05/07, 8:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: burglary

Yes, as long as the charges are refiled within the appropriate statute of limitations period applicable to that particular alleged crime, e.g., one year for misdemeanors and none for felonies.

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Answered on 10/10/07, 11:47 am


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