Q: Yes over two years ago I was arrested for a possession meth charg of haven't been to court I haven't been indicted or an
I have been given an attorney or anything I am talking to anybody about it how long do I have it's been two and a half years how long do I wait to see if they're going to dismiss it or they're going to take me to court
A: The statute of limitations for felony drug possession is 2 years unless you have absconded from the jurisdiction or have otherwise hidden your location such that you could not be served with an indictment.
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