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Generally, the prosecution of an offense must be commenced within two years of its commission. However, for most felonies, the statute of limitations is five years. For summary traffic offenses, it is thirty days, and for murder, no limitation applies. And as in many areas of the law, some exceptions apply to the general rule as stated above.

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Q: What is the statute of limitations in Pennsylvania for criminal summary offense misdemeanors and when does the sol start?
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