Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
Statute of limitation
The statute of limitation for criminal disdemeanors is said to be 2 years. When suing for damage in a civil court, will the statute of limitation change or remain the same?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Statute of limitation
The criminal statute of limitations does not change. However, you may be able to sue under the civil code for a tort that has a longer statute of limitations.
Re: Statute of limitation
It depends what the nature of the crime is. If it's battery or assault, or some other type of physical injury, it's 2 years.
You might also be entitled to compensation from the Victims Compensation Board if the person hasn't paid restitution. Check it out. http://www.vcgcb.ca.gov/
Re: Statute of limitation
The statute of limitation will be determined based on the type of claim that you have. For example, the statute of limitation is 2 years for personal injuries and 3 years for an action for damages related to theft.
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