That depends on what kind of case it is, and what court system is involved. Technically a case is "Open" the moment it is filed before a court, and remains open until the court closes it through some type of decision. Different court rules apply in different jurisdictions, dependent on the case type (Civil or Criminal) as to time limits for certain things that must happen.
Are you asking about proceeding in 'civil' court for damages against someone or something, or in 'criminal' court as a criminal charge against someone or something? The statute of limitations in your state of residence (?) may come into play. in civil court in Georgia and it happen in 1998 and im just finding out about it
That will depend on the amount and whether it is brought as a criminal or civil case. For criminal it would be six years and for a civil debt case it may be three or six years.
The time it takes for a criminal case to go to trial can vary widely depending on the complexity of the case and the court's schedule. On average, it can take several months to a year or more for a criminal case to go to trial.
2 months
Yes, text messages are generally admissible as evidence in civil court proceedings, as long as they are relevant to the case and can be authenticated to prove their accuracy and origin.
Yes. If they don't, they could go to jail. Depending on how bad the case is, it ipacts on how long they go to jail.
The time it takes to appeal a criminal case can vary widely. It typically ranges from several months to a couple of years, depending on the complexity of the case, the court's docket, and the legal processes involved. It's important to consult with a legal professional for an accurate assessment of the timeline for a specific case.
Civil cases are punished by means of fines or restrictions or controls on ones activities or business - no jail or prison time is called for in the statute. Criminal cases - the defendant can be sentenced to jail or prison. The threshold for conviction in a criminal case is beyond a shadow of a doubt. Jurors must feel 100% certain that a conviction has been proven without any doubt in their mind. In civil court, its purponderence of the evidence. If youre 51% sure of something, thats good enough. You can have doubts or reservations, but youre going strictly on what you believe is more likely than not. The way a trial moves a long is much different, too. Criminal cases tend to be scattered over many short appearence in court, while civil cases are usually given a scheduled time of anywhere from a day to 5 weeks, where they are the only people before the judge.
Infringement is normally handled in civil court, although the law allows for criminal charges in extreme cases. That being said, the vast majority of infringement cases are settled long before they reach court at all.
The duration of a criminal case varies depending on factors like the complexity of the case, the court’s caseload, and any appeals. It can range from a few months to several years, with some high-profile cases lasting even longer.
3 days