Do prosecutors give priority to prosecuting recent crimes? For example, let's say John broke Adam's nose three years ago.
No, a crime is a crime. Sometimes it depends on the amount of damage to the victim.
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No, a crime is a crime. Sometimes it depends on the amount of damage to the victim.
This does happen more often then not. What is the crime?
Under 18 USC § 3282 a Grand Jury must issue a Federal indictment within five (5) years after the defendant committed the offense.
The Appeals court will focus on just what you are appealing within the record.
You may sue, but you really want to get a review by an attorney before you invest a whole lot of time.
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