What is the statute of limitations for theft in Connecticut?

Answer 1

In Connecticut, as in most states, it will depend on what the specific theft charges are. If it is a Class A felony, there is none. Other felonies are set at 5 years. Misdemeanors will be set at 1 year. Fleeing the state tolls the statute.

Answer 2

On a straight case of theft/larceny there is a statute of limitations of 5 years in NJ. This assumes that the theft did not involve electronic theft, car theft, identity theft, ATM card theft, or some other types which may have limitations a few years more or less depending on the specific nature (and also which may lead to Federal charges, with differing statutes of limitations).

The only thing to remember is that the 5 years runs from any subsequent covering activities as well. For example, if you stole something 7 years ago, but provided paperwork 3 years ago to cover up that theft, then you can still be charged. The 5 year statute of limitations did not run out on the theft before you continued the crime with the attempt to cover it up. Since 5 years have also not yet passed since that continuing act, you could still be on the hook for 2 more years, assuming no more continuing acts.

If you are really concerned, you should sit down and talk to an attorney. Just about everywhere there are attorneys that you could sit down with for $50 to $100 just for a consultation to see exactly what your liability is. Remember, just because criminal prosecution may not be possible, it doesn't mean that you would be clear from some forms of civil prosecution. (Particularly since refuting any criminal charges would mean going on the record with the specifics of that theft, which would then be admissable in civil court against you.) Hope this is helpful.

Answer 3

Connecticut has numerous levels depending on the severity of the embezzlement. If the charges could result in 1 or more years in prison, it is set at 5 years. For a Class A felony, there is no limitation.

Answer 4

Connecticut has numerous levels depending on the severity of the crime. If the charges could result in 1 or more years in prison, it is set at 5 years. For a Class A felony, there is no limitation.

Answer 5

Connecticut has numerous levels depending on the severity of the Extortion. If the charges could result in 1 or more years in prison, it is set at 5 years. For a Class A felony, there is no limitation.

Answer 6

If the punishment would be one year or more than the statue of limitations is five years, but if the punishment would be less than one year than the statue of limitations is only one year.