Drug Crimes, Substance Abuse Statute of Limitations on Secret Indictment/Charge?

[zerogravity12n]

Jurisdiction

Ohio

My question is specific to Ohio. I'm curious if there is a statute of limitations on a felony trafficking/possession type drug charge if a secret indictment has been made by a Grand Jury but no official charge made by the Prosecutors office? Can the Prosecutors hold onto an indictment indefinitely or is there a time frame they need to charge someone if they're going to do it?

 

[justblue]

My question is specific to Ohio. I'm curious if there is a statute of limitations on a felony trafficking/possession type drug charge if a secret indictment has been made by a Grand Jury but no official charge made by the Prosecutors office? Can the Prosecutors hold onto an indictment indefinitely or is there a time frame they need to charge someone if they're going to do it?

Is this a situation you are in or is this a homework/hypothetical question?

 

[zerogravity12n]

This is a hypothetical question. Thanks!

 

[adjusterjack]

Felonies have very long limitation periods. Often measured in years, not months.

 

[mightymoose]

The statute of limitations varies depending on the crime. A little googling will reveal plenty of information for your question.

 

[zerogravity12n]

I researched prior to posting and have an idea of what the time limitation is for a charge to be filed. I'm confused on whether or not a "secret" (sealed) indictment can take place but no official charge be filed and if so would the same time limitation still apply?

 

[cbg]

There is no hard and fast answer to a hypothetical situation because the exact details can change the answer.

So either come up with some exact details or go on being confused. We do not deal in hypotheticals here.

 

[army judge]

I'm confused on whether or not a "secret" (sealed) indictment can take place but no official charge be filed and if so would the same time limitation still apply?

You'll just have to cross that bridge when you come to it.

Strangers, uninvolved in your concerns know less than you do what some unnamed prosecutor might do.

I suggest you speak to your attorney with all of your concerns surrounding your criminal charges.