How long can the police wait to charge me for aiding and abetting after the crime?
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How long can the police wait to charge me for aiding and abetting after the crime?
I had a criminal in my car when he was running from the law and I had no idea until we were pulled over. The policeman let me leave and said that I may be charged with aiding and abetting. It has been 2 days now and no word. How long can they wait to charge me or what is the process of this?
Asked on July 21, 2011 Kentucky
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It it is the district attorney's office that would file charges against you if warranted for "aiding and abetting" with a crime, not the police. The district attorney's office reviewes the police report and then decides whether criminal charges will be filed against you.
In most States, there are statutes of limitations for filing a criminal action against a person to be charged with an offense. From a practical standpoint, the district attorney's office most likely has at least a year from now to decide whether or not to file criminal charges against you.
In the mean time, you might consider consulting with a criminal defense attorney. He or she can advise you in greater detail of the chances of you being charged with a crime.
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