Q: How long after being arrested do they have to charge and arrange you?
A:
It depends on the crime. The "statute of limitations" is different based on the severity level of the crime.
The shortest SOL is two years, so for even the most minor crimes they can take up to two years. In this area, 1 - 2 months is a very common delay in charging.
It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer prior to being charged, there are often things that can be done prior to the charging to get yourself in a better position to be charged with a lesser crime, or not charged at all.
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