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There is a time limit for charging a person with almost every crime, including drug crimes. Murder is the principal exception, with some types of sexual assault crimes being others. The time limits vary from state to state and federally. It is called the "statute of limitations" which means the time period within which the state must file charges against you after learning of possible criminal behavior. In your case, this would be the date of your arrest. The principal reason for a statute of limitations is fairness. The burden of proof in establishing a crime rests with the government. A person charged with a crime has a right to present a defense. But as time passes, memories fade, witnesses relocate, die or otherwise become unavailable, and evidence may be lost. This can hamper an accused's ability to prepare and present a defense. Also, public policy favors closure at some point on crimes. In Texas, where you are from, the time period for filing charges in a felony drug case is three years. For a misdemeanor drug offense, it is two years. For a federal offense, the time period to bring felony drug charges is five years.

Try the case. The judge should require a trial if you let it be known that you are not guilty. Talk to your lawyer about it. It is the duty of the lawyer to give you a trial if you demand it.

Check publicdata.com But if you never had it sealed or expunged then it is most likely still showing up on your record. You hit a home run back when you were 18, now you need to run the bases and clean it up.