It would probably be considered a misdemeanor in Missouri. That would have a one year statute of limitations.
The statute of limitations is the amount of time the state or individual has to press charges. The statute of limitations varies from state to state, but the majority of states use the five year policy.
If a child was molested at age 17 in the state of Missouri, how long is the statute of limitations open for the victim to prosecute the perpetrator?
All states have statutes of limitations. What they cover and how long they are depends on the laws in that state.
It depends on the state, the charges, and the statute of limitations on those charges.
Baltimore is in the state of Maryland. Therefore, any statute of limitations set by the state will apply in Baltimore and they vary based on the charges or crime.
If they filed charges, there is no statute of limitations.
It depends entirely on the state and that state's statute which defines the Statute of Limitations for criminal offenses.
There is no statute of Limitations on warrants in any state, but if the Statute of Limitations for the crime has already expired, even though you will be picked up on the warrant, it will be thrown out once you get to court.
For a misdemeanor it is one year. For infractions it is six months in Missouri.
In Indiana, the statute of limitations for a misdemeanor Operating While Intoxicated is two years, and for a felony it is five years. The State may file charges at any time until the Statute of Limitations has run.
The statue of limitations in the state of Missouri for a physical assault is 1 to 3 years depending on if the assault is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony. If the physical attack results in no physical injury it could be classified as a misdemeanor.