Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Until the statute of limitations runs. The statute of limitations depends on the underlying charges.

Statute of Limitations for criminal prosecution,

Misdemeanors; 1 yr;

Felonies: standard, 3 yr statute;

Felonies punishable by 8+ years in prison, 6 yr statute;

Murder, other capital offenses, embezzlement of public funds, no time limit by statute;