In Florida state courts, child pornography crimes are considered 3rd degree felonies. The statute of limitations for such felonies is 3 years. This means that prosecution must begin within 3 years after the felony is committed.
For many non-capital offenses, the federal statute of limitations is five years from the date when the crime was committed. Some states have shorter statutes of limitations. In this situation, a person who is not charged under state law because the statute of limitations has expired can still be charged under a federal charge with a longer statute of limitations.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2021 at 7:48 AM