Legal Question in Criminal Law in Nebraska

Statue of limations

what is the statue of limations on a misdomener charge of domestic violence in nebraska and iowa.


Asked on 6/05/02, 2:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Jones William P. Jones, Attorney-at-Law

Re: Statue of limations

Nebraska does not allow prosecutors to file misdemeanor charges more than 18 months after a class I or II misdemeanor crime, with certain exceptions. Class III misdemeanors have a one year limitation. The notable exceptions are: when an accused flees from the jurisdiction, or where a new trial is ordered after an appeal.

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Answered on 6/05/02, 11:50 am


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