Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
is there a statue of limitations on conviction date and how long they gave to issue a capis and arrest you
Asked on 8/10/13, 8:30 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
In Virginia the statute of limitations for misdemeanor crimes normally extends
12 months from the date of the alleged commission of the crime.
For felonies there is no statute of limitations and a capias could be issued for your arrest years after the crime was committed.
Answered on 8/11/13, 8:30 am
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