Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

can someone press charges for rape a 16 year old girl after 15 month ?


Asked on 1/06/10, 7:22 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

Generally the Statute of limitations is 2 years for most crimes in Pennsylvania.

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Answered on 1/12/10, 6:09 am
Brendan Campbell Solomon, Berschler, Warren, Schatz, Flood & Monaghan

The statute of limitation for most crimes in PA in 2 years. For some sexual assault charges, it's even longer. Therefore, charges can be brought 15 months after the incident for a rape.

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Answered on 1/12/10, 10:32 am


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