How long does it take for a police report to go through and investigated and go to court if considered a felony. This is regarding a lost/forgotten purse at a store containing $2000 in and found it in posession of someone else and the money was missing. I know I first have to prove that there was $2000 in the purse. I don't know how they can prove there was that amount of money. No one actually saw them take the money. How long does the police have to investigate.
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There is no set timeframe for a police investigation - that having been said, police departments are anxious to "clear" cases that they're working on. Crime figures are reported, both to the public and the state, and police departments are notoriously reluctant to appear "inefficent."\n\nIt's also true that - as time elapses since the crime was committed - "evidence" and new information becomes harder to come by, so there is little point in "investigating" beyond a relatively short period of time.\n\nBut - if you mean is there a law as to when the police have to decide when to bring charges or drop a case - no. If a person is arrested for a crime, the state has a limited period of time in which to file charges - and there are statutes of limitation as to the maximum period of time, after a crime is alleged to have occurred, that legal proceedings based on those events may begin.\n\nThe sad reality is that the case is far more important to you than it is to your local police department - and in their defense, it's likely (unless you live in a very small town) that your incident is just one of many crimes that the department is dealing with. \n\nThe local state attorney will only bring charges if they feel like they have a reasonably strong chance of winning the case. If, as you have described it, it will be difficult for the prosecutor to prove that this particular suspect stole your money, it's highly likely that no charges will be brought. Unlike police television dramas, it's unlikely that the defendant will break down on the stand and admit to having stolen from your purse - either the police have evidence that makes a strong case - or they have a confession - or they have fairly unimpeachable eyewitnesses - or they have nothing.
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so i take it u were arrested for this?  okay, a $10 item is like theft in the 3rd degree.  it's like petty theft.  nothing warranting a big to do.  if the store is pressing charges, then yeah, u will have to do the whole court thing.  get a lawyer IMMEDIATELY.  Request a court appointed one if u can't afford it.  Plead NOT GUILTY during ur first court appearance (arraignment).  The burden is on the state to prove its case.  Don't hand it over on a silver platter.  Things can happen by the time u r  scheduled to go to trial.  Charges could be dismissed due to lack of evidence, etc.  Ok, if things don't go ur way, and u eventually agree to a plea deal, u will NOT get jail time for a $10 theft.  the justice dept has much bigger fish to fry (like rapists, child molesters, etc.) than to imprison u for your petty theft.  U will just have to pay restitution (in other words, pay the store $10 for its loss) and court fees.  U will be put on probation and likely have to do a few community service hours.  If u r lucky, u will be able to swing a "deferred sentence" whereby u will NOT have this on your record if u "keep your nose clean" from problems for a designated amt of time.
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I have seen low-level misdemeanor "Theft by Check" (Hot Check) warrants surface after 15 years. However, let me say that 20+ years ago the criminal background records were not maintained very well. If your offense was a low-level misdemeanor then it may have never been put in the system. However if you are really interested you can easily find out. Just call the local sheriff's office where the offense occurred (albeit 23 years ago) and just ask to speak to a person in the warrants section. Give them your name and date of birth and ask if you have a warrant. If you do have a warrant the sheriff's office will tell you.
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Your state would be helpful to answer your question completely.  But I will tell you what it would mean in New York.\n\nIf it is not a misdemeanor or a felony it technically is not a crime, but a violation much like a traffic ticket.  While it will be on your criminal record it should not prevent you from entering the criminal justice field of employment.  My advice is to own up to it, never lie about it and when asked about it be honest and say what it was...a monumental lapse in judgment.  There are thousands of police officers, lawyers and judges who have misdemeanor convictions and this is less than that.\n\nWhat you did was not a felony.  It was mere possession.  What your friend did was, that was technically a sale (just to let you know.)  Before someone jumps on me, you don't need to exchange money for a sale, simply giving drugs to someone is in and of itself a transaction and constitutes a sale under the law, although rarely prosecuted.\n\nListen to your lawyer, get a lawyer if you don't have one, and they will tell you the ramifications for pleading guilty.\n\nThe one thing that might come back to haunt you is that federal student aid can be denied for narcotic convictions regardless of the level.  So be aware of that.\n\nSome of the advice on here is really, really bad so always speak with an attorney in your State that will be best to assist you.
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get out of town!!! I mean you're joking aren't you? who would do such a thing? is it fake money? drug money? a wishful thinking? a"putting me on" kind of question? c'mon, that's wow . well, anyway... if you report it to the police and no one claims it back upon proof...then you can claim it back, legally is yours. get it in writting and becareful with cheap lawyers......I should say dishonest lawyers...there are more then plenty now days.......good luck
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"Misdemeanor open case? If a person has an open case and needs to serve 30 days in jail to close the case will that always stay open or will it close after a certain amount of time? please help? its a first degree misdemeanor for battery, pleaded no contest."\n\nThe quick answer to your question is "Absent any other action by the Court, the adjudication is effective until you complete your sentence."\n\nThere is no statute of limitations on matters that have gone to a final adjudication (the judge sentenced you).\n\nLet me quickly say you should have offered a no-liability payment of restitution instead of taking jail time, but I guess what's done is done.  If what you say is true, then there should be a warrant for your arrest since you didn't appear as scheduled to complete your sentence.  Save yourself an unexpected hassle-- go turn yourself in and do your time.  It sure beats getting arrested and imprisoned, say, the day before Christmas....  \n\n[This is not legal advice. You should consult a licensed attorney-at-law for legal advice or representation before making decisions that may affect your legal rights.]
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Something that small isn't likely to be tracked in crime databases even if it is, so I wouldn't worry about it.\n\nPay for the program with a Postal Money Order if you're concerned.  If it turns out that it is stolen, you will have recourse that way.\n\nThe federal government is required by law to investigate ALL consumer complaints involving Postal Money Orders.  I would recommend using them anytime you buy something online.  Mail order companies count on the idea that it's too inconvienent for you to try to sue them, but they have no defence against a federal investigation.\n\nIt's good to see you btw, Johnny!  I was very unhappy when I heard that you had passed.  I hope you're feeling better now.
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When you were first questioned you should have presented this evidence to the police.It might seem suspicious if you alibi came later.You need to take your witness and go to the prosecutor in Ohio.They are the ones who determine if there is enough evidence to obtain a conviction
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Plead not guilty, get a public defender the evidence will be thrown out because probable cause doesn't exist. Seeing something legal in the car does not give them probable cause. Unless the pocket knife was illegal, or you are on probation, in that case he can search you. Overall though they just do as they please and usually get by with it, don't let them railroad you, he obtained evidence illegally. It all depends on what is in the report.
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It depends on why and where you were arrested.\n\nWithout that information, nobody can tell you exactly why those things have not been returned to you.  It's possible they will be used as evidence but, again, you didn't supply enough information for anyone to speculate as to that.\n\nIf you have asked for that property to be returned, and they have refused, did you ask why they were refusing?  If you didn't, then you really need to call them back and ask that question.  If you are not satisfied with the answer, then you can always ask to speak with a supervisor for some clarification.  \n\nBut really - nobody here will absolutely have a 100% positive answer because nobody here knows all the circumstances.  Call the agency holding your property and ask them your question.
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Cops don't keep money seized from a case.  It goes to the department for training and equipment.  I have been in law enforcement for years and not 1 time has an officer taken money.  There are state and federal guide lines that are followed to the letter on not only seized money, but any property seized.
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First of all the Justice Court does not give felony charges anymore, they are all misdemeanors.  Felonies get a "supervening indictment" to Superior Court if they start in Justice jurisdiction. \n\nEven if there was no "complaint filed" the prosecutor may ask for a grand jury indictment or file again.  If the charges were just "scratched" or "vacated " they still may be brought up again (and again, and again, and again).  \n\nThe only time the charges will "disappear forever" is if it dismissed WITH PREJUDICE.  Don't ask me why they call it that, but it's the only time I think of the phrase "with prejudice" as being something worthwhile.
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I'm thinking your question doesn't make any sense.\n\nPeople aren't "issued" search warrants.  \n\nA judge issues a search warrant that commands law enforcement officers to go someplace and search for some thing(s), and bring that thing to court.\n\nSo asking how long the police have to issue a citation after a search warrant is issued is a little like asking if you want fries with your oil change...the two just don't go hand in hand.\n\nWait....\n\nMaybe I just figured out what you want to know:\n\nYour friend's property was searched by way of a search warrant.  Now he/she wants to know how long the police have to take some kind of enforcement action against your friend?\n\nIt will depend on the statute of limitations for whatever crimes the police discovered as a result of the search.  It's also possible nothing will ever happen, if there isn't enough evidence to charge your friend with a crime.\n\nGood for you for including the state you're asking about.
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Definitely bypass the police and go straight to your District Attorney's Office. Call the main number and ask if they have a fraud unit. If you are not satisfied with their response after a week or two, ask for a supervisor. Make sure they know you are not going away and will make calls to higher ups if necessary. (Do this only if you've given them time to respond adequately.)\nIf all else fails, call a newspaper. They love these stories and that will get you action by authorities.
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It depends on a lot of things.  For one, it depends on the stage of the case.  If the person was already charged, then it can stay there forever as a bench warrant.  If they're just looking for the person and not charged them, it depends on the crime as they all have different statutes of limitatins.  Also these vary from state to state.
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Not for sure about Florida, but I believe it takes five years for a misdemeanor to be able to be expunged. If the battery was domestic violence, then I don't know.
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5o dollars and I turned it in to the local ma and pa store I found it outside of. the owner has known me for over 15 years, he kept it overnight and gave it to me the next day...I got to do the RIGHT thing and it still paid off! I also lost my purse-the person return it but kept my 80 dollars...I was just happy to have my cards and liscense returned...figured it as a finders fee for returning it to the police instead of throwing it out