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It will depend on the laws of the jurisdiction. In most cases it will be from discovery.

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Once the charges have been filed, the statute of limitations no longer applies. Filing charges removes the question as to whether they are going to be charged.

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Q: Does the statute of limitations begin at the time the crime occurs or when it is discovered?
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