Does indictment stay active even though the statue of limitation expired?
The filing of the indictment within the limitation satisfies the statute of limitations, and that is no longer an issue. The indictment is forever...
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The filing of the indictment within the limitation satisfies the statute of limitations, and that is no longer an issue. The indictment is forever...
Charging decisions, including the decision to reduce a pending charge, are made by the prosecutor. In theory, the power of the prosecutor to...
A jury question is typically submitted in writing during deliberations. Only the judge is permitted to answer the question. When such a question...
The law, with very few exceptions, is that no conviction in Illinois can be expunged. Many, although not all, misdemeanors and a very few felony...
In general the mandate of an appellate court is the formal order making its decision final and putting into effect. It is typically issued...
You do not have the power to do anything and it is not your decision. The police are aware of this situation and it is a police matter. The...
You have used the word "lie" or "liar" four times in your short posting without any clear justification. Those are ugly words that you should not...
You can report the matter to the police. Let the police and the prosecutor worry about the legal and factual difficulties of prosecuting a case...
Usually, yes. Arrests on warrant are the exception rather than the rule. Do not confuse arrest warrants with search warrants, which are the rule...
In the eyes of the law you are not a criminal unless and until you are convicted in court. However, in the eyes of the law you are also subject to...