How long can police take to charge you?
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How long can police take to charge you?
However, the period of detention is subject to statutory time-limits – initially 24 hours from the time of arrival at the police station – although (provided certain conditions are satisfied) this may be extended to 36 hours by a senior officer, and up to a total of four days by a magistrates’ court.
Can a victim choose not to press charges?
The victim becomes a witness for the State and unlike civil court, cannot decide whether or not to prosecute or “press charges.” This means that the State may prosecute even when the victim does not want to prosecute.
What happens if a witness doesn’t go to court?
Shouse Law Group » California Blog » Criminal Defense » What Happens if a Victim or Witness Refuses to Testify? If a witness in a criminal case refuses to testify, he or she could be found in contempt of court (Penal Code 166 PC). Being found in contempt of court can result in jail time and/or a fine
Can my parents press charges against my boyfriend?
yes. Your parents can file a report with the police who can then decide whether to arrest him on statutory rape charges
What is the age limit for dating a minor?
Federal law makes it criminal to engage in a sexual act with another person who is between the age of 12 and 16 if they are at least four years younger than you. Each state takes a different approach as the age of consent has ranged from 10 to 18
How long can police hold you without a phone call?
There are limits on how long the police can hold you at the police station before they charge you. You can be held for 24 hours if the police think that you have committed an offence. Another 12 hours can be added onto this if the offence they think that you have committed is serious.
How many times can the police bail you?
There is no limit to the number of times a person can be bailed without charge. The police are under an obligation to conduct investigations “diligently and efficiently” – those two obligations are at odds with one another, which means that the new time limit on bail has caused the police some real problems
