Can a law passed in 2007 apply to a crime committed in 1980?
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Can a law passed in 2007 apply to a crime committed in 1980?
Asked on April 14, 2009 under Criminal Law, Ohio
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Generally speaking what you described is called ex post facto and is considered a violation of our society if it impacts a crime committed in 1980. I.e., if it was not a crime in 1980, and it is now a crime in 2007, it won't apply to you. However, if it was a crime in 1980, your question is not the issue. The issue would be statute of limitations to bring forth the criminal claim (i.e., there is never a bar to bring forth a case of murder).
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