Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
statute of limitations
what is the statute of limitations on misdemeanor offenses. The charges are petty theft and resisting recovery by a merchant.
Asked on 8/15/08, 9:01 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Aaron Slavin
Slavin Law Firm, LLC
Re: statute of limitations
Generally speaking, the statute of limitations on a first degree misdemeanor is two years. On a second degree misdemeanor, it is 1 year. Petty Theft could be a first or second degree misdemeanor based on the amount stolen and whether or not the individual has any prior theft related convictions.
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Answered on 8/15/08, 9:32 am
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