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Iowa Criminal Statutes of Limitations
How much time does the prosecution have to charge you with a crime in Iowa? What happens if the statute of limitations has expired? ... READ MORE
Indiana Criminal Statutes of Limitations
How much time does the prosecution have to charge you in Indiana? Learn about criminal statutes of limitations, what the time limits are, and what happens if the prosecutor files after the time limit expired? ... READ MORE
Georgia Criminal Statutes of Limitations
Learn how criminal statutes of limitations serve to protect defendants, what time limits apply to Georgia crimes, and what happens when time runs out. ... READ MORE
Illinois Criminal Statutes of Limitations
Learn how statutes of limitations work in criminal cases, how much time prosecutors have to file charges, and what happens if the time limit expires. ... READ MORE
California Criminal Statutes of Limitations
For most crimes in California, the prosecutor has a limited amount of time to file a case after a crime has been committed. The time limits depend mainly on the type of crime, but other factors could affect the deadline for filing. ... READ MORE
Wisconsin Criminal Statutes of Limitations
How much time does the prosecution have to charge you in Wisconsin? What happens if the statute of limitations expires? ... READ MORE
DNA Collection Laws for Criminal Cases
Learn when the police can collect a person's DNA, how DNA samples and profiles are stored, and when you can have a DNA profile removed from government databases. ... READ MORE
Getting Property Back From Police
You may wait months, even years, to get your property back from the police if a criminal investigation or trial is pending. In some cases, you won't get the property back. Learn what options might be available to you. ... READ MORE
Waiving the Right to Counsel in a Criminal Case
In criminal proceedings, the right to an attorney is so important the government must provide an attorney to any defendant who cannot afford one. While defendants can waive this right, the risks involved are significant and shouldn't be taken lightly. ... READ MORE
Before You Fire Your Court-Appointed Lawyer or Public Defender
Firing your lawyer succeeds only when the relationship has seriously broken down. Learn what questions to ask and steps to take before doing anything drastic. ... READ MORE
 

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