Is there a statute of limitations for misdemeanors?
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Is there a statute of limitations for misdemeanors?
I was charged for a class 1 misdemeanor 9 years ago. Is there any kind of limitation on this seeing that it is so old?
Asked on June 21, 2014 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
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Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
In your state the time period for the district attorney's office to file a criminal action for a misdemeanor is four (4) years after it happens. From what you have written about the time period to bring an action against you would be time barred in your favor.
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