Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

statue of limitation

my friend stole some money from a store he worked in over 10 to almost 20 years ago.they never filed charges because the police never came to her house.she was aressted for a warrent she had on a minor charge.hopping the train.nothing came up in the system then.my question is after all these years can these people file claim on her.


Asked on 11/21/06, 2:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Carlos Gonzalez Gonzalez Legal Associates PLLC

Re: statue of limitation

The short answer is NO, the statute of limitations has passed on this crime. However, DA's are always coming up with new and interesting ways to get over such statutes of limitations. If there are any issues that you would need assistance with please feel free to call my office. 2127098303

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Answered on 11/21/06, 9:02 pm


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