What is the statute of limitations in California on forgery?

Answer 1

California has three levels of felony statutes of limitations. Against the state, then may not be a limit. If the forgery could result in 8 years in prison, the limit is 6 years. All others would be 3 years.

Answer 2

The statute of limitations varies by jurisdiction and the severity of the crime. Typically felony crimes have longer periods of time before the charges are barred then a misdemeanor. Some states do not have a statute of limitations on felonies. Check what your state or country to see what levels of forgery they have and what the limits are.

Answer 3

In California it will depend on what the level of charges brought. Murder and other offenses that are punishable by death or life in prison, have no statute of limitations. If the felony can result in over 8 year in prison it is set at 6 years. Less that that they are set at 3 years. Misdemeanors will be set at 1 year unless a minor is involved which makes it 3 years.

Answer 4

In California there are various levels. The statute of limitations will be somewhere between three and six years.

Answer 5

It will depend on the exact charges being brought. If the punishment could be 8 or more yesrs in prison, the Statute of Limitations is 6 years. For others it would be 3 years.