IF somebody filed a police report how much time do they have to file charges ?

   

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Question

Somebody filed a police report for being punched in the nose from a family member.  How much time do they have to file charges? Does it go away after 48 hours?

Criminal Defense Lawyer, R. Christopher Simons Answer
The state has 3 years for felonies, 1 year for misdemeanors, and 6 months for infractions to file their case. Domestic Assault is a serious charge as even a municipal conviction can restrict your 2nd amendment rights. Don’t talk about the case with anyone but an attorney.

I lied on a police report said I was driving when someone else was and the driver is the one that caused the accident

   

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 Question

I lied on a police report said I was driving when someone else was and the driver is the one that caused the accident now the innocent driver is facing a lot of jail time how do I come forward ?

Criminal Defense Lawyer, R. Christopher Simons Answer
First you should find a local attorney to go over the facts of your case so you can make an informed decision. The attorney can then decide how best to introduce your situation to the prosecutor or the police.