Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

SOL to commence prosecution

If someone has committed a ''class D'' felony, what is the statute of limitations for the police to arrest someone who has lived continuously in the state both before and after the (alleged) commission of the crime?


Asked on 4/09/03, 4:33 pm

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Steven Brand Steven Brand, Attorney at Law

Re: SOL to commence prosecution

It is generally 5 years for the action to be commenced, with few limited exceptions.

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Answered on 4/10/03, 6:55 am


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