Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia
If I damaged property accidentally and never got charged can they come back and charge me later?
Asked on 12/06/10, 7:44 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
There's no way to answer you as you chose to omit any specifics.
Answered on 12/11/10, 9:20 am
Lawrence Lewis
Lawrence Lewis, P.C.
You have a statute of limitations question. If the property that you damaged was less than
$ 500, the state has up to one year to charge you. If the property that you damaged was more than $ 500 then the state has 4 years to bring an accusation or indictment. Good luck.
Answered on 12/11/10, 9:58 am
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