Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Statute of limitations on stolen check

My business partner stole a personal check from my house and made it out to our business.He forged my signature.The check was for 5000.If I press charges on him the business will fall through.So I haven't.How long do I have to press charges?He has promised to pay me back.


Asked on 3/13/05, 3:27 pm

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Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Re: Statute of limitations on stolen check

Under New Jersey statute 2C:1-6, a prosecution for a crime must be commenced withing five years after it is committed.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

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Answered on 3/14/05, 1:54 pm


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