In Texas the prosecution has a certain time frame in which a criminal case must be filed. That time period is called the statute of limitations. The time period depends upon the type of offense. Once that time period passes, the prosecution cannot initiate criminal proceedings against the defendant. For instance, Injury to a child has a five year statute of limitations. Therefore, if the prosecution does not initiate criminal proceedings within five years of the date of the offense they cannot go forward unless an exception exists.
The statute of limitations is important because it is one of the factors that determines eligibility for cleaning a criminal record. In other words, an expungement cannot be granted unless the statute of limitations has run. This restriction is put in place so that the prosecution does not lose its right to file charges before the statute of limitations runs.
If you would like to learn more about the statute of limitations and how it applies to your case, or if you need your criminal record expunged, contact Dallas expungement attorney Sharita Blacknall at 214-678-9111.
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