Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
if someone is pressing charges can they use evidence from two years ago?
Asked on 4/26/10, 5:22 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Yes, of course, as long as the evidence is relevant and the matter being prosecuted is within the applicable statute of limitations (if a misdemeanor), and, if a felony, there is no statute of limitations in Virginia.
Answered on 5/01/10, 6:30 am
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