Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Can a person be charged with previous petty thefts if caught in the same retail establishment if the previous thefts were on film but the person was never detained?


Asked on 2/17/16, 10:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Yes. Prosecutors can file charges until the limitations period expires, regardless of whether or when the defendant was arrested.

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Answered on 2/17/16, 12:18 pm


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