Arrested, charges are still pending one year later?

If you are charged with misdemeanor embezzlement the DA has 1 year to file the charge. If it's a felony case, the staute of limitations will be at least 3 years. The charges will be pending until the time limit has expired.

Of course Mr. Kaman is correct. The time limit or statute of limitations for the offense will be dependent on whether the DA brings misdemeanor or felon charges against you. Good Luck!

There is definitely a statute of limitations as to when the case can be filed. Typically, it is one year for misdemeanors and three years for felonies, with exceptions. Additionally, if the investigation is on-going or there is reason for the statute to be "tolled", the prosecutors can get around those statutes. There are also constitutional speedy trial issues, aside from the statutes which I listed above. Notwithstanding all of this, cases sometimes do get filed beyond the statutes, and the prosecutors have to show due diligence and provide good cause as to what the delay in the filing was. That can be combatted by your attorneys in arguing that you are suffering prejudice from the delay (ie witnesses are no longer available, evidence is destroyed, etc.). Sometimes, cases linger because the investigating detectives get transferred, there is further investigation going on, etc. Although it will continue to weigh on your mind, best bet is to let the sleeping dog lie. Good luck!