Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
Statute of Limitations
I would like to know what the statute of limitations for a class E felony(such as rape in the 3rd degree) in the State of New York.
thank you.
Asked on 10/19/00, 5:45 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Schnabel
Schnabel Law Office
Re: Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations for a felony is 5 years in which to initiate prosecution, unless the subject has fled the jurisdiction to avoid prosecution, which tolls the time period.
Answered on 11/15/00, 12:59 pm
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