Q: how long does authorities have before their required to charge one with drug possession from a traffic stop.
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If it's a misdemeanor (less than an ounce of marijuana, prescription pills): two years
Felony (cocaine, marijuana over an ounce, MDMA, Methamphetamine, etc.): four years.
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The amount of time that law enforcement agencies have to charge someone with drug possession from a traffic stop varies depending on the jurisdiction. In some jurisdictions, the statute of limitations for drug possession cases is one year, while in other jurisdictions, it may be two years or even longer.
The statute of limitations is the amount of time that the government has to file charges against someone for a crime. If the government does not file charges within the statute of limitations, the case will be dismissed. This is true even if the government has enough evidence to convict the person.
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