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With just a very few exceptions, misdemeanor crimes must occur in an officers presence for an immediate 'summary' arrest. However, if the case is reported 'after-the-fact' and requires investigation, it can take as much time as the investigation requires. The state's statute of limitations would then come into play. You would have to determine your state's statute of limitations for charging misdemeanor offenses to know the answer

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