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Old 10-03-2009, 08:56 PM
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How long do Police have to file charges?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA
Son pulled over; friend had and admitted on the spot small amount of marajuana was his; cops threw it on ground and crushed into the street; no charges have been filed yet (2 months since incident); son & friend told to walk home / car confiscated; company atty said police illegally confiscated car citing 3 MD statues; Chief of Police "upset" I stated this to get car back now says he has 1-year to file charges and will now be doing so; basically in retailiation for my accusations of his department.

Is 1-year correct? What charges?
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Old 10-04-2009, 12:08 AM
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1 year is correct. Considering the police no longer have any evidence, proving a case is going to be difficult at best.
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