QUESTION
Is it true that if you haven't been caught in X amount of time, the statute of limitations has run out?
Asked on Jul 24th, 2014 on Criminal Law - Illinois
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A friend and I disagree and would like clarification please. The other believes that the statute applies to bringing the charge or opening a case, and that if a case was opened but went cold, it could be re-opened in light of evidence. Friend has been running their mouth about some stuff from years ago. I disagree with friend. Thank you.
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Only if the offense has a statute of limitations, and, you haven't been 'charged' by that time. Some offenses have no time limit, others can go beyond 10 years.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2014 at 4:52 PM