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The statute of limitations is a part of defense for the accused and is used to question the time of the crime if it is still in force for arraignment of the accused. Additionally statue of limitations is a procedural defense that require the government to act properly when bringing charges against a person accused of committing a crime.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoStatute of Limitations created to limit when law suits or criminal charges can be brought. They prevent someone from being sued years after an event. Time prevents a reasonable defense from being mounted due to fuzzy memories and missing witnesses.
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∙ 13y agoThe purpose of a statue of limitations is to allow a proper defense to be brought in a case. Waiting too long can mean witnesses are gone or not longer available. It provides adequate notice and allows for due process.
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∙ 8y agoTo allow someone to mount an effective defense against the charges. It also helps prevent someone from 'blackmailing' someone by threatening to bring charges if they don't do what they want.
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∙ 12y agoA Statute of Limitations is a period of time by which a case must be brought to court, or forever barred.
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