Can a officer charge you 3 weeks later for possession?
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Can a officer charge you 3 weeks later for possession?
I was with a friend 3 weeks ago. She got pulled over the police officer found 1 blue football Xanax in my lap.
Asked on March 20, 2019 under Criminal Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you can be charged three weeks, or even several months, later. There is no legal requirement that you be charged immediately on the spot, or otherwise as soon as possible. You are still well within the time period to be charged.
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