How long do police have to file charges?

[BreakingBad]

My female friend was in an accident i'd say 6-12 months ago, a drunk driver hit her as she was standing out in the middle of the street. She's had surgeries, physical therapy, medications, etc....

Well, she was drinking that night. Police are JUST NOW filing charges for underage... like 6-12 months AFTER the actual accident... is this possible? She said her attorney told her. She's suing the guy who hit her... isn't there like a time table for police to file charges or do they have an indefinate amount of time to file a charge?

if thats true, thats like them saying "oh we caught you a year ago, so we're gonna charge you now."... wtf? anyone have any idea? google was no help..

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[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

sux man....

not sure, but i think i have heard 3 months....probably bs though

 

[duece212 5,000+ posts]

My female friend was in an accident i'd say 6-12 months ago, a drunk driver hit her as she was standing out in the middle of the street. She's had surgeries, physical therapy, medications, etc....
Well, she was drinking that night. Police are JUST NOW filing charges for underage... like 6-12 months AFTER the actual accident... is this possible? She said her attorney told her. She's suing the guy who hit her... isn't there like a time table for police to file charges or do they have an indefinate amount of time to file a charge?

if thats true, thats like them saying "oh we caught you a year ago, so we're gonna charge you now."... wtf? anyone have any idea? google was no help..

Search statute of limitations for drinking under age charges. My guess is they can raise charges for allllot longer than 6 to 12 months post offense.

 

[silvercookie 5,000+ posts]

thats bs

i also heard it was 3 months

 

[lilmaniac2 5,000+ posts]

google statute of limitations //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[22mountaineer 10+ year member]

1 year I believe

 

[bones22 5,000+ posts]

My female friend was in an accident i'd say 6-12 months ago, a drunk driver hit her as she was standing out in the middle of the street. She's had surgeries, physical therapy, medications, etc....
Well, she was drinking that night. Police are JUST NOW filing charges for underage... like 6-12 months AFTER the actual accident... is this possible? She said her attorney told her. She's suing the guy who hit her... isn't there like a time table for police to file charges or do they have an indefinate amount of time to file a charge?

if thats true, thats like them saying "oh we caught you a year ago, so we're gonna charge you now."... wtf? anyone have any idea? google was no help..

dads a cop he said that the timeline for filing is different state to state however they have pretty much as long as they want if its an open case and they are building the case up. 1 month 1 year same thing to them

a ssholes

 

[slick rick 10+ year member]

check the SOL and see...be happy they did file charges.

 

[duece212 5,000+ posts]

Pennsylvania has a two year statute of limitations for minor offenses and five year statute of limitations for major criminal offenses. The period begins to run upon commission of the offense.

http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11549

 

[tRidiot 10+ year member]

dads a cop he said that the timeline for filing is different state to state however they have pretty much as long as they want if its an open case and they are building the case up. 1 month 1 year same thing to them a ssholes

QFT.

Statute of limitations is variable by offense and location. You'll need to research it. Her attorney oughtta be familiar with the law, so asking him might be more advisable than us. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

police don't file charges...they file reports. prosecuting attorneys decide whether or not to file charges

 

[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

police don't file charges...they file reports. prosecuting attorneys file charges

there it is

 

[mjf 10+ year member]

drinking underage wont be a big deal.

if they even decide to keep up with it. she could get off on it relatively easily unless she was Breathalyzed

 

[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

drinking underage wont be a big deal.
if they even decide to keep up with it. she could get off on it relatively easily unless she was Breathalyzed

im sure the OP breathalyzed her himself afterward:boobies: