What is the statute of limitations for a misdemeanor in Louisiana?

Answer 1

In the state of Louisiana there is no statute of limitations for a criminal traffic violation. If you fail to appear in court of pay the fines, a failure to appear warrant is issued, and your license is suspended.

Answer 2

Code Section Crim. Proc. Art. 571 et seq., 572, 575 Felonies: Crimes with punishment of death or life imprisonment: none; felony punishable by hard labor: 6 yrs.; felony not necessarily punishable by hard labor: 4 yrs.; forcible rape, none; forcible rape, sexual battery (aggravated), carnal knowledge, indecent behavior or molestation of juvenile, crime against nature involving victim under 17 yrs. of age: 10 yrs. beginning when victim turns 18 yrs. old

Misdemeanors: Those offenses having a punishment of fine or forfeiture of up to 6 mos. fine and/or prison: 2 yrs.

Acts During Which Statute Does Not Run Avoiding detection, fleeing, outside state, absent residence in state; lacks mental capacity to proceed at trial

Answer 3

Louisiana has set the statute of limitations on misdemeanors for a fine is 6 months. For others it is 1 year.

Answer 4

Traffic tickets do not have a statute of limitations. The lawbreaker has already been notified of their crime.

Answer 5

Louisiana does not have a statute of limitations on traffic tickets. The ticket itself is notice of the charge.