Timeline for filing simple assault

[vanxa]

What is the name of your state? Florida
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hello, i need advice. i committed assault on my roomate and he called
the police. i need to know what are the time guidelines for filing.
the officer said he had to wait 10 days to file the charge and that it was considered a cool down period. what i need to know is before what date does he need to file this charge before it is null and void.
please advise.
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[seniorjudge]

Generally (and I cannot cite you the law on this) a misdemeanor assault charge must be filed within a year after the assault.