Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Is there a time limit on how long the state has to press charges or make an arrest on a felony for 'threatening School Personell' on a minor? The crime was commited in December of 2008 and my son was arrested in February of 2010.


Asked on 2/17/10, 7:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Generally the statute of limitations for a felony is 3 years. There are many felonies that have longer statute of limitations. The state has 3 years in which to file a complaint on a felony.

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Answered on 2/22/10, 8:19 pm


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