What is the statute of limitation on theft in Florida?

Answer 1

Florida's statute of limitations for theft is based on the seriousness of the crime charged. Felonies that result in death or is a Capitol or life felony has no limit. The other felonies could be 2, 3 or 5 years depending on the specific charge. And if the victim is a minor it starts to run at 16. If the theft is charged as first degree misdemeanors it is set at 2 years old with 1 year for others. Absence from the state can toll the statute for up to three years.

Answer 2

Florida's statute of limitations for embezzlement is going to be based on the seriousness of the crime charged. Felonies that is punishable by life in prison has no limit. The other felonies could be 2, 3 or 5 years depending on the specific charge and the victim. First degree misdemeanors are set as 2 years old with 1 year for others. Absence from the state can toll the statute for up to three years.

Answer 3

Code Section Tit. 22 §151-153 Felonies Murder: none; bribery, embezzlement or misappropriation of public money or other assets, falsification of public records, conspiracy to defraud state or other subdivision, rape or forcible sodomy; lewd or indecent proposals or acts against children crimes involving minors in pornography, sodomy: 7 yrs.; (extended if DNA evidence collected and preserved: within 3 yrs. of identity establishment of offender through DNA testing); criminal conspiracy, embezzlement, criminal state income tax violations: 5 yrs.; all others: 3 yrs. Misdemeanors 3 yrs. Code Section Tit. 22 §151-153 Felonies Murder: none; bribery, embezzlement or misappropriation of public money or other assets, falsification of public records, conspiracy to defraud state or other subdivision, rape or forcible sodomy; lewd or indecent proposals or acts against children crimes involving minors in pornography, sodomy: 7 yrs.; (extended if DNA evidence collected and preserved: within 3 yrs. of identity establishment of offender through DNA testing); criminal conspiracy, embezzlement, criminal state income tax violations: 5 yrs.; all others: 3 yrs. Misdemeanors 3 yrs. 7 years for embezzlement of state funds or property 5 years for other types of embezzlement

Answer 4

California does not have a limitation on embezzlement. It allows the crime to be discovered many years later and still bring action.