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Until the statute of limitations runs out on that particular offense.
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That would depend on what the staue of limitations is on the law that was broken.
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That would depend on the CRIME and the state's statute of limitations .... An attorney in THAT state would be more qualified to answer the question .
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All of the answers before mine are correct with regard to the SOL. The state can prosecute at any time within the Statute of Limitations. However, if he was charged when arrested, he has the right to a speedy trial. Otherwise, he needs a criminal attorney to work on getting the charges dropped.
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Firstly the purpose of an arrest is to bring the person before a magistrate or judge, not to investigate a crime. If someone has obtained bail, it means that they have already been charged with an offence. If the accused has been to court then it's likely to be a committal hearing or something similar. If the prosecutor hasn't made up their mind, they have to obtain an adjournment, or else the accused will be discharged. Of course they are at liberty at any stage up to judgement, to direct that no further proceedings will be undertaken (nolle prosequi). YMMV.
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