Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania
statute of limitation
What are the statutes of limitations on forgery and theft by deception. The matter included a check from a joint bank account and a stop payment on the check had been made. The check was for less than $500.00.
Asked on 12/07/04, 6:38 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Peter Dolinger
Law Office of Peter M. Dolinger
Re: statute of limitation
Forgery may be prosecuted up to 5 years after the crime has been committed. Same for theft by deception.
Answered on 12/08/04, 7:26 pm
Mark Johns
Mark Johns, Esquire
Re: statute of limitation
Gneral statute of Limitations for criminal matters is two years. I offer free consultations.
Answered on 12/07/04, 7:43 pm
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