body: I have been accused of a crime, and the police informed me of such. However, I have not been charged. They have told my lawyer that I am under investigation but haven't given any more info.
  
  
  Is there any limit as to how long I can be "under investigation" for until either I must be charged or the investigation has to be dropped? Further, would the police be obligated to inform me if the investigation ended, or would I just hear nothing?
  
  
  I ask because this process is causing me a lot of stress and I'd like to know how long it can go on for.
  
  
  
title: Canada - how long can a person be under investigation?