I found the following regarding statues in Texas:Art. 12.02. [181] [229] [219] MISDEMEANORS. An indictmentor information for any misdemeanor may be presented within twoyears from the date of the commission of the offense, and notafterward.
In most cases in Texas it would be limited to 5 years. If a fiduciary duty was involved it could be ten years.
Under Texas law, blackmail falls under the theft statute.
The theft statute for the state of Wisconsin includes auto theft. This can also mean use of a rental car without extended permission and is a Class C felony.
$1,500 or more but less than $20,000 State jail felony 180 days to 2 years in a state jail and/or a fine of not more than $10,000
Motorcycle theft would be a felony in Texas. The statute of limitations would be 5 years. But the title would still not be clear and it would be returned to the owner.
Texas has a variety of limitations based on the crime. Thefts involving fiduciaries could be set at 10 years. Things like theft, burglary, and robbery are at 5. Anything else will be set at 3 years. Misdemeanors have a limitation of 2 years to bring charges. Being absent from the state will toll the statute if it applies.
The statute of limitations can vary by jurisdiction. Typically a misdemeanor like petty theft is going to be limited to a few years, three or five being common. Check the specific state laws to see what they say.
state probation and restitution, if your a minor you might be albe to get county probation
Texas has a variety of limitations based on the type of crime. Thefts involving fiduciaries or officials, forgery, sexual assault, indecency with a child are set at 10 years. Things like theft, burglary, robbery, and certain sexual assaults are at 5 and arson is at 7. Anything else will be set at 3 years. Being absent from the state will toll the statute if it applies.
As of the end of the 2012 New York legislative session, the statute of limitations on theft in the state of New York is two years or five years, two iof the theft was a misdemeanor, five is the theft was a felony. N.Y. Crim. Proc. s. 30.10(2)(b) or (c).
Since auto theft is not specifically enumerated, it appears to fall under the category of "other felonies" and to be three years from the date of the original offense. See: http://blog.austindefense.com/2005/04/articles/other-texas-statutes/article-1201-felonies-texas-code-of-criminal-procedure/ Be aware however, that if the auto crossed a state line it then becomes a federal felony offense.