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statue of limitations

Asked on Mar 12th, 2015 on Criminal Law - South Carolina
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My husband has charges that will be 7 years old in may, some are even 3 and 4 years old. He is in jail! I just want to know why he is still waiting for court
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Aviation Law Attorney serving Mount Pleasant, SC
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It's "statute" of limitations and there is none for criminal offenses. Your issue is more likely a Constitutional one. More specifically, the right to a fair and speedy trial.
Answered on Mar 24th, 2015 at 6:27 PM

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