What is the CA statute of limitations for a drug crime?
What is the statute of limitations on misdemeanor drug crimes in the state of California?
Answered By: Law Offices of James C. Bechler, A.P.C.
As a general rule, crimes punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for eight years or more have a Statute of Limitations of 6 years after commission of the offense. (PC 800) Where the crime is punishable by imprisonment, the Statute of Limitations is 3 years (P.C. 801). Misdemeanors generally have a 1 year Statute of Limitations. There are significant variations and exceptions in California criminal Statutes of Limitation. For example, if a defendant commits a wobbler (a crime that can be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor) the Statute of Limitations will depend on how the DA decides to charge it.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/6/2010
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/6/2010
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Answered By: Law Office of Eric Sterkenburg
The statue of limitations for a misdemeanor in California is one year. However, you need to know if the DA has done what he needs to stop the statue from running. Contact me with the facts of the case and information so that I can check for you.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/4/2010
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Replied: 9/4/2010
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Answered By: Nelson & Lawless
If by statute you mean how long after the crime do the police and prosecutor have to bring charges, then it can be up to 3 years, depending upon the specific misdemeanor charges. Once a warrant is issued, that is good forever until you are caught.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/3/2010
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Replied: 9/3/2010
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