When does the statue of limitations start running on a misdemeanor?
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When does the statue of limitations start running on a misdemeanor?
Asked on September 24, 2013 under Criminal Law, Montana
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Maury Beaulier / MinnesotaLawyers.com
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
The statute of limitations begins running on the date the offense is committed. The Statute of limitatyions, however, may be tolled by several things, including if the defendant leaves the state.
Maury D. Beaulier
Attorney at Law
(612) 240-8005
Maury Beaulier / MinnesotaLawyers.com
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
The statute of limitations begins running on the date the offense is committed. The Statute of limitatyions, however, may be tolled by several things, including if the defendant leaves the state.
Maury D. Beaulier
Attorney at Law
(612) 240-8005
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