It can depend on which state is being asked about - all are different. ALSO: If by "assault" you actually mean "criminalsexual assault or rape," many states have no limitations on these offenses.
In Illinois, there is no statute of limitations for prosecuting sexual assault cases. This means that there is no time limit for bringing charges against someone for committing sexual assault in the state of Illinois.
In Illinois, the statute of limitations for sexual assault is generally 10 years from the date of the offense. However, there are exceptions for cases involving DNA evidence or if the victim was under 18 years old at the time of the assault.
It depends on what degree of assault and how serious the injuries, if any, and/or if a weapon was used, or it was a sexual assault.
The statute of limitations on assault in MD is one year. Whether DOMESTIC VIOLENCE assault falls under this statute is not known.
North Carolina's statute of limitations are very basic and simple. Assault, particularly on a government official is normally a felony. If the crime is a felony of any type there is no limit. Malicious misdemeanors have not limit either. Other misdemeanors are set at 2 years.
The statute of limitations varies from state to state. Typically an assault or other act committed as a minor cannot be prosecuted when you become an adult, though some types of crimes have no statute of limitations no matter when they were committed.
In Colorado it will depend on what the specific charges are but in general the statute of limitations for assault will be set at 10 years. Other felonies are set at 3 years. Misdemeanors will be set at 18 months unless it is 3rd degree sexual assault which is set at 5 years. There is a 5 year extension if the individual is absent from the state.
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There is no statute of limitations on an arrest warrant. The warrant is valid until it is either served or recalled by the court that issued it.
If no weapon was involved and it was NOT a sex assault, the SOL is 2 years.
It will depend on the actual crime. A misdemeanor may be only a year, a felony five years. And if it is a sexual crime there may not be a limit.
In Colorado it will depend on what the specific charges are but in general the statute of limitations for a felony will be set at 10 years. Other felonies are set at 3 years. Misdemeanors will be set at 18 months unless it is 3rd degree sexual assault which is set at 5 years. There is a 5 year extension if the individual is absent from the state.