QUESTION
How long do police have to arrest you for a crime?
Asked on Mar 12th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Texas
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They've been investigating the murder for 2 years now and interviewed me 3 times. Is the statue of limitations up soon for how long they have to arrest me for it? How much longer do I have to worry about this?
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It depends on the jurisdiction and the crime. In many states, there is no statute of limitations for murder. Other crimes may have a statute of limitation of 4 to 6 years.
Answered on Mar 12th, 2013 at 10:50 PM
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The statute of limitations is usually 2 years.
Answered on Mar 12th, 2013 at 9:42 PM