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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

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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.

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