Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Hello I was charged with mail fraud and money laundering in December of 2009 in the US I left the US for Europe before I was charged as I have dual US and EU citizenship , I had no knowledge that there were charges against me in the US. A process of extradition was initiated against me however I left before the case was completed it took about one year to complete, it has been six years now since I was initially charged.

My question:

The statutes of limitation for federal mail fraud and money laundering in the US is 5 years, has it run out since It has been now six years since I was charged.


Asked on 1/13/16, 7:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

Usually the statute of limitations is tolled while you're out of the country. In other words, you could be gone 20 years and then return and upon your return that is when the statute starts running again. I suggest you contact an attorney that is familiar with Federal criminal law in the district of Florida where you were charged, because there may be exceptions for speedy trial reasons beside statute of limitations reasons.

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Answered on 1/14/16, 7:29 am


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