Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: its been 4 months and no notice

The statute of limitations for a petit theft charge in Florida is one year if it's a second degree misdemeanor and two years for a first degree misdemeanor.

A first offense for petit theft is a second degree misdemeanor if the value of the items taken are less than $100.00.

If the value exceeds $100.00 or it's a second offense, it will be considered a first degree misdemeanor.

There are always speedy trial rules to consider as well. Speedy trial rules only kick in after an arrest and, based on your fact scenario, wouldn't apply unless you were given a notice to appear.

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