The general rule in California is charges in a misdemeanor case must be filed within one year, but there are a number of exceptions. The applicable law is California Penal Code Sectino 802 at the following link: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=pen&group=00001-01000&file=799-805
In California it will depend on what the specific charges are and who the victims are. Misdemeanors will be set at 1 year unless a minor is involved which makes it 3 years. If it is a doctor patient crime it is set at 2 years.
The statute of limitations for most misdemeanors in California is one year. It may be longer if it involves sexual misconduct or a minor as victim.
That will depend on the type of infraction. For most misdemeanors it would be 1 year in California.
Indiana has one statute of limitations for misdemeanors. It is set at 2 years.
For most misdemeanors it is two years. For a malicious midemeanor, there is no statute of limitations.
A personal injury suit, such as an assault and battery case brought by the victim of domestic violence, must be brought within one year from the date of the injury in California.
Minnesota has one statute of limitations for misdemeanors. It is set at 3 years.
Indiana has one statute of limitations for misdemeanors. It is set at 1 year.
The statute of limitations, in the state of Michigan, for a misdemeanor is six years. The statute of limitations applies to most crimes except for murder.
West Virginia's statute of limitations are very basic and simple. They have decided that no statute of limitations shall apply to any felony. Misdemeanors that involve petty larceny or perjury are limited to 3 years. All other misdemeanors are set at 1 year.
In TX, the statute of limitations for all misdemeanors is two years. In TX, furnishing alcohol to a minor is a Class A misdemeanor.
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West Virginia's statute of limitations are very basic and simple. They have decided that no statute of limitations shall apply to any felony. That includes drug charges. Misdemeanors that involve petty larceny or perjury are limited to 3 years. All other misdemeanors are set at 1 year.