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Is there an act on being charged for the same crime once it was dismissed?
Asked on Mar 02nd, 2014 on Criminal Law - Texas
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My brother was changed for injury to a child and it was dismissed for no evidence. State of Texas picked it up and is charging him again an injury to a child on same case.
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Applicable statute of limitations. Until it runs, state can refile case since double jeopardy does not attach to dismissed case.
Answered on Mar 04th, 2014 at 4:09 PM