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Statutes of Limitations
The concept of a Statute of Limitations is to prevent someone from charging another of a crime or civil liability long after the memories have faded. Ask your questions here about the time limits associated with various legal actions.
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Statute limitation Georgia felonys?
It varies a great deal in Georgia depending on the crime. Murder has no limit. Rape is set a 15 years, unless there is DNA evidence, which removes the limit. Other felonies are going to be 7 or 4 years.
What is the statute of limitations on a schedule II narcotic drug charge in the state of Georgia?
Taken from 'Grand Jury Handbook" published by GA District Attorney
http://www.pacga.org/downloads/other_pubs/Updated_Grand_Jury_Handbooks_5thed/2009/generic_version.pdf
Statute of Limitations: The time limit, fixed by law, within which a criminal prosecution must be commenced by the filing of an indictment, special
presentment or accusation.
In Georgia, the statutes of limitation are:
Murder - no statute of limitation;
Forcible rape - 15 years;
Other crimes punishable by death or life imprisonment - 7 years;
RICO - 5 years;
All other felonies - 4 years, unless the victim is under age 18 at the time the crime is committed, in which case the crime
must be indicted within seven years;
Misdemeanors - 2 years.
Under certain circumstances, the statute of limitation can be extended. Some of these circumstances include: (1) The
person committing the crime is unknown; (2) the accused is a fugitive; (3) the victim is a child under the age of 16.; (4) the
accused is a government employee charged with theft of government property; or (5) the accused is a guardian or a trustee
charged with theft or conversion of the ward or beneficiary's property.
What are the statute of limitations on contempt of court in Florida?
There is no statute of limitation for contempt of court in the state of Florida. Most heinous crimes such as murder also have no statute of limitations.
How old do you have to be to get a motel?
Most motels wouldn't rent a room to a kid or young teen. If you find an old motel they might need the money and rent to anyone. I don't know if they would ask your age. If you are dating and plan to rent a motel room, you'd better look like you're old enough to be married.
Statute of limitations FL attempted murder?
That would be a felony in Florida. They have set the limit at three years, unless it is considered a life felony, which has no limit.
Is there a statute of limitations on probation violation in Georgia?
If the conditions of a probation are violated, the defended could end up going to jail to serve the prison sentence that was vacated on the condition of their probation. Failure to comply with the conditions which allowed them to not be incarcerated won't be viewed positively by the legal system.
What is the statute of limitations for felony charges in Arizona?
It will depend on what the level of the specific charges are. Misdemeanors will be set at 1 year and petty offenses at 6 months. It is tolled if the identity is not known or they are absent from the state.
What is the statute of limitations in Missouri for filing a medical malpractice suit?
The statue of limitations for medical malpractice suits in Tennessee is one year with the discovery rule. The discovery rule is a stipulation that allows for the statue of limitations to commence upon discovery of the illness or injury caused by medical malpractice. The article below explains further the connection between medical malpractice and the discovery rule.
If convicted of a felony drug charge in NC what are the job limitations?
If you are convicted you are unofficaly limited to construction with companies that don't check. The laws are horrible and not clear on what you can do. My advise lie (like everyone else) in this country it will follow you till you die. sorry If you are convicted you are unofficaly limited to construction with companies that don't check. The laws are horrible and not clear on what you can do. My advise lie (like everyone else) in this country it will follow you till you die. sorry
I think warrants should not expire in Colorado so people can know what they did and pay for it
Answer:
No, once an arrest warrant is issued for a person, the police will look for that person until they arrest him or her.
What is the statute of limitation for unemployment compensation fraud in Texas?
The statute of limitations restricts how far back the commission can go when collecting past due taxes and quarterly reports. Section 213.033(a) specifies that the commission cannot go back further than three years. An employer may voluntarily report and pay tax on quarters outside the statute of limitations, but they have no legal mandate to do so. When in contact with an employer, inform them of the statute of limitations if asked, but do not advise them to pay or not to pay for periods outside the statute.
What is the Texas statute of limitations on judgments?
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 12.01 Felonies Except as provided in Article 12.03, felony indictments may be presented within these limits, and not afterward: Arson: 10 years from the date of the commission of the offense.
The government may not take away a persons's property without paying a fair price for it?
Private property. An example would be land that is taken by the government to build a road.
What is statute of limitation on DUI in Tennessee?
Statutes of limitation apply ONLY if you are still wanted and have never been apprehended. I believe you are probably really asking is how long they stay on your record, and the answer is - the stay on your record foprever. A criminal record is permanent.
If you are trying to re-enlist in the military - contact you recruiter and ask if he can assist you. Depending on the charge and the severity, recruiters sometimes have wide latitude in waiving minor criminal episodes.
What is the statute of limitations for claiming child support in Ontario Canada?
There is no statute of limitations associated with getting a divorce. You can apply for a divorce anytime after you get married. Limitations are for criminal charges or civil suits, not divorces.
Is there a statute if limitations on taxes owed?
once tax is calculated it is then owed and will be collected by any means possible
What is the statute of limitations for stalking in Arizona?
It will depend on what the specific charges are. Felonies are set at 7 years for Arizona. Misdemeanors will be set at 1 year and petty offenses at 6 months. It is tolled if the identity is not known or they are absent from the state.
What is the Statute of limitations to sue for rental security deposit?
In WA, the statue of limitations is 6 years. Your state's may be more or less, but I am sure that the tenant's claim is time barred. If you are facing a lawsuit, consult an attorney or call your local law library and ask for the applicable statue of limitations.
Is there a statute of limitations on a misdemeanor in Tennessee?
not in any state. court fees are what they are. if they go unpaid for long than a warrant can be issued and you can be arrested. should the word "than" be changed to time?
Can creditors call you at work and threaten you?
A debtor has the legal right to send a creditor or collector a "cease and desist" letter requesting them to stop all contact with them and their family. The letter should be specific in citing and should include place of business, home, cell phone, relative contact and so forth.
Once the creditor receives the letter they may only contact the debtor to inform the debtor that a major change of status has been made on the account, such as the sale of the account to a third party, a right to cure notice, notification a lawsuit has been filed.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or FDCPA was propounded by the Congress to safeguard the interests of the consumers as they are often harassed by collection agencies.
The FDCPA is a Federal Law meant for the protection of consumers. It encompasses a set of rules governing the activities of collection agencies. The Law also defines the type of information a debt collector is entitled to collect from the debtors. Not only this, the FDCPA also lays the ground for the legal action that can be taken against the the collection agencies.
- FDCPA restricts debt collectors from contacting a third party who does not owe money to the creditors. Third party may include employers, neighbors and relatives of the debtor. However, a co-applicant of a debtor can be contacted.
- FDCPA does not allow a debt collector to-
Ruin your credit rating
Refer account to an Attorney
Garnishment or repossession
Extract money by giving false threats
- Making phone calls at odd hours is prohibited. A debt collector can make phone calls between 8.00AM to 9.00 PM. They are not allowed to make phone calls at your workplace, if your office policy does not allow it.
- The debt collectors are not allowed to inform the employers about the purpose of the call.
If you win the lawsuit, you can make claims for recovering damages you suffered due to debt collectors. In addition to this, you can also make claims amounting to USD$1,000.00. Attorney fees and court costs can also be recovered from the debt collectors if it is found that they have violated the FDCPA guidelines.
Whom to contact in case of FDCPA violation?In majority of the cases, debtors who have been harassed by debt collectors report irregularities to the Attorney General of the respective states. You can also approach the Federal Trade Commission or FTC to register your complaintsHow does a case reach the US Supreme Court?
Answer
There's only one way. It must wend its way through the federal or state court system - even then, it must be selected to be heard (usually having to do something with US Constitutional issues).
Answer
Assuming you're referring to cases heard under the Supreme Court's appellate jurisdiction, there is a second way the case may come before the Court: through certification of a question from one of the Circuit Courts.
The US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts may petition the US Supreme Court to answer a constitutional question (which then becomes binding on the lower court). When the Circuit Court certifies a question, the Supreme Court has the option of requesting the entire case be sent to them for review.
While this process is still listed as one official method for getting a case before the Supreme Court, the justices dislike certification and haven't granted one since 1984.
What is the statute of limitations on manslaughter in WV?
Manslaughter is normally charged as a felony. West Virginia has no statute of limitations for felony charges. They can bring them at anytime during the accused's lifetime.
What is the statue of limitation for legal malpractice in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has set the statute of limitations for filing a suit at 3 years for medical malpractice. That will be from the time of the injury or when it was discovered. There can be situations that will toll it for a longer period.
What is the statute of limitations on theft in Alabama?
Alabama has a long list of felonies with no set statute of limitations. For those that do it is set at 3 years. It may be a misdemeanor set at 12 months. The statute is met once an indictment or warrant is issued, regardless of whether it can be served immediately or not.
How Two infection control techniques and their effectiveness and limitations in salon?
Two common infection control techniques in salons are proper sanitization of tools and surface disinfection. Sanitizing tools, such as scissors and combs, effectively reduces the risk of transmitting infections between clients. However, this technique is limited by the need for consistent and thorough application, as any lapse can lead to contamination. Surface disinfection, while effective in killing pathogens on hard surfaces, may not address airborne contaminants and requires frequent reapplication, particularly in high-traffic areas.
