Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
In the state of California, what is the statute of limitations for a criminal case?
Asked on 10/14/11, 7:21 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
It depends on the charge. There is no statute for murder, for example.
Answered on 10/14/11, 8:07 am
Joe Dane
Law Office of Joe Dane
In general, 1 year on misdemeanors, 3 years on felonies, no statute on life crimes (i.e. murder) and there other time frames for sex crimes against minors or crimes solved by DNA.
Answered on 10/14/11, 8:50 am
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