12.05 – ABSENCE FROM STATE AND TIME OF PENDENCY OF
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 12.05
Summary
This law specifies that time spent by an accused person outside of Texas does not count towards the statute of limitations. Additionally, the time an indictment, information, or complaint is pending is also excluded from this calculation. This affects defendants and the prosecution in determining the time limits for bringing charges.
Absence from Texas does not count towards limitation periods.
Pending indictments or complaints are excluded from limitation calculations.
Affects both defendants and prosecution timelines.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's ABSENCE FROM STATE AND TIME OF PENDENCY OF law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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