How long is the statue of limitations on a possession for less than 4 grams of cocaine charge?
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How long is the statue of limitations on a possession for less than 4 grams of cocaine charge?
The case is over 9 years old.
Asked on June 13, 2015 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
The statute of limitations in a criminal case, refers to the time period in which charges must be brought. If they are not filed within that time, then the state is barred from pursuing the case. However, once charges have been brought the statute of limitations does not apply. This means that if a case was opened, no amount of time will make it go away. So, for example, if charges were brought but the defendant never showed up to court, then case is still acitve. Further, in such a case, a warrant has most probably been issued.
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