In North Carolina, the statute of limitations for felony forgery charges is generally four years from the date the offense occurred. However, if the forgery involves certain types of documents or transactions, the time limit may vary. It's important to consult legal resources or a qualified attorney for specific cases, as various factors can influence the timeline.
First of all: Individuals can NOT "press charges." Only State Prosecutors may bring charges in court. The victim/complainant would have to report the forgery to law enforcement who would then investigate the alleged offense. There is no time limit on reporting the offense to the police, but there IS a six year Statute of Limitations during which the perpetrator must be charged. After the expiration of that time, no criminal charges can be brought against them even if it is later KNOWN that they committed it. Why would you want to wait to report it? The fresher the crime is the simpler it is to gather evidence and apprehend the perpetrator.
Sorry. The question makes no sense. Individuals do not press charges, nor can they bring someone to court for making terrorist threats. That can only be done by law enforcement and the state prosecutors office.
If convicted you bet you do. Forging a prescription is against the law. It is generally defined as the illegal acquisition of pharmaceuticals for personal use or profit. This is Kentucky Law. It will vary by state. "Every person who forges or alters a prescription or who issues or utters an altered prescription, or who issues or utters a prescription bearing a forged or fictitious signature for any narcotic drug, or who obtains any narcotic drug by any forged, fictitious, or altered prescription, or who has in possession any narcotic drug secured by a forged, fictitious, or altered prescription, shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than six months nor more than one year, or in the state prison." (Emphasis added)
Citizens can't "file" charges but they CAN report suspected criminal activity against them to law enforcement. Law enforcement will open an investigation and if probable cause of a crime can be established they will investigate and bring criminal charges if warranted.
Repossession agents are NOT law enforcement officers, and cannot "bring charges." However, if a felony is committed against them, or is committed in their presence, they can certainly be either a complainant or a witness in a felony case.
You can as your children's rep.see links--------------------Additional: Citizens cannot "press charges" only law enforcement officers or prosecutors can "bring charges" against people. Minors are legally incapable of bringing lawsuits against anyone, however, as stated in the above answer, you can bring a civil suit against the other parent on behalf of your child but [CAUTION] you had better be fairly certain that the other parent doesn't possess proof of their allegation.
No, you cannot be charged with theft without proof. In order to bring charges, law enforcement and prosecutors must have sufficient evidence to support the claim that a theft occurred and that the accused was involved. This evidence can include eyewitness accounts, surveillance footage, or physical evidence linking the suspect to the crime. Without such proof, a charge would likely not stand in court.
To whom, what agency, and where, did you attempt to surrender? If it wasn't a law enforcement officer, a law enforcement agency, or you weren't in the jurisdiction that issued the warrant - these might all be things that thwarted your attempt. If you really want to surrender yourself, go to the local courthouse and go into the prosecutors office and advise them of your wanted status and tell them about the fact that you couldn't get yourself arrested. I'm sure they will be happy to have you arrested AND bring charges of Dereliction of Duty against the officer or the department involved.
In many cases it will be a criminal case. There are opportunities to bring civil suits against those that have committed forgery. There must be damages to make the claim.
Not in the UK. Other countries may have different rules of law.No. In the United States the District Attorney in every jurisdiction has the responsibility for prosecuting crimes. Judges do not assign prosecutors. In some states a prosecutor will work with a grand jury to decide whether to bring criminal charges or an indictment against a potential defendant.
Texas has a variety of limitations based on the crime. Thefts involving fiduciaries or officials or forgery are set a 10 years. Misdemeanors have a limitation of 2 years to bring charges. Being absent from the state will toll the statute if it applies.
In some cases, a person can be charged with multiple counts for one crime if different aspects or actions of the crime are considered separate offenses by the law. This allows prosecutors to bring multiple charges against the individual for the same incident.