Does California have a statute of limitations for drug related offenses? If so how long is it?

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   Kenneth Rogers

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   Answered October 15, 2012 10:55. The statute of limitations on felony sales charges is generally three years from date of incident.

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   David ShapiroPro

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   Answered October 15, 2012 11:49. Refer your potential client to a locally experienced CRIMINAL DEFENSE attorney.

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   Andrew LimbergPro

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   Answered October 15, 2012 12:30. The normal statute of limitations for such an offense is three years. Nevertheless, you should refer the client to a criminal defense attorney. Most defense attorney's provide free consultations.

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   Amber H Lunsford

   Sacramento Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered October 15, 2012 13:18. Given the seriousness of drug charges, your potential client should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney, or if you are a licensed attorney, you should be associating with one as part of fufilling your duty to provide competent counsel.

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   Joseph Lo Piccolo

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   Answered October 15, 2012 11:49. They can go back at least 3 years depending on the evidence they have.

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   Michael SilveiraPro

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   Answered October 18, 2012 22:33. Unless he was unfortunate to be part of some sort of police sting during his last few months selling, he will likely not be charged, ever. Even if someone snitched on him now or in the future, the physical drug evidence is probably "up in smoke" by now. It would be difficult to prosecute and convict someone for petty drug sales with no physical evidence of the drugs. To be safe, he should still consult with an attorney, as the penalties for drug sales can be severe.

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