Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

statute of limitations - felony

From my understanding, the general rule for felony limitations is 3-6 years from the time the crime was commited. In my case, the crime happened while i was a minor and then reported 3/4 years later (I was 21 when reported) and i was arrested then released w/o conviction. Does that mean the limitations for the case is renewed for another 3-6 years?

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Asked on 6/12/08, 7:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: statute of limitations - felony

The limitations period varies from one crime to another, but being arrested and released has no effect on it. The clock stops ticking when a prosecutor files a case in court. It can pause for various unusual reasons before that happens, but usually won't unless you expressly consent to such a pause. It can never be reset to the beginning.

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Answered on 6/12/08, 7:25 pm


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