If you are over 18 now, can you be charged for an offense like assault, molesting, or murder that took place before you were 18?
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If you are over 18 now, can you be charged for an offense like assault, molesting, or murder that took place before you were 18?
Asked on August 21, 2012 under Criminal Law, New York
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It is entirely possible (and likely) under the laws of all stated in this county that if one committed a crime as a minor for assault, molestation and murder that he or she can be later charged with such crimes when the accused is then an adult so long as the statute of limitations for filing suit has not passed.
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