Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
If a person has committed theft and the victim does not wish to press charges, How long does the state have to pick up those charges?
Asked on 12/17/09, 11:08 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Keith Engelke
Law Office of S. Keith Engelke
The statute of limitations for filing misdemeanor charges is 2 years. Most thefts under $1500 are misdemeanors. The statute of limitations for bringing felony charges is 5 years.
Answered on 12/22/09, 2:38 pm
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