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Can the feds indict you after everyone involved has been sentenced and gone to prison but you where never indicted?

Asked in Cleveland, OH - 4 months

over a year ago i was leaving a home that the feds was preparing to raid got maybe 5mins from the home and was pulled over by state police at which time we waited for the DEA to show up they then took me back to the house (not inside) spoke with me for a minute then took me to their office finger printed me etc then took me back to my car and released me this was over a year ago everyone involved has been sent to prison i have not been indicted it is a drug charge am i still looking at trouble here?

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Dennis Armand DiMartino

Dennis Armand DiMartino

Youngstown Criminal Defense Attorney

Licensed in OH

Answered 4 months ago. Yes, they can do that, legally speaking. The thing they can't really do is charge you Federally after you've been convicted in State.Court. You said that you spit the hook on State.charges, so the Feds can now come after you. I strongly advise hiring the best, most experienced criminal defense lawyer you can afford! Good luck in the case

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John Paul Thygerson

John Paul Thygerson

Norwalk Criminal Defense Attorney

Answered 4 months ago. It depends on what, if any, incriminating evidence the individuals who have been sentenced gave the feds about you and/or your involvement. The short answer is yes, you can still be indicted.
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David Brent Cox

David Brent Cox

Lexington Criminal Defense Attorney

Answered 4 months ago. You could still be in trouble depending on the crime and when it was committed. The best thing you can do is retain an attorney with exerience in federal criminal cases to advise you.
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Joshua Sabert Lowther

Joshua Sabert Lowther

Savannah Federal Crime Lawyer

Answered 4 months ago. If the limitation period on initiating a prosecution has not expired (generally 5 years, pursuant to 18 USC Section 3282), yes. However, there may be factual issues (as opposed to legal issues) which may make such prosecution difficult.

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