Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

I have always been told that it was four years after the offense that the statutes of limitation on statutory rape runs out. I have just been informed that this is not the case. (see my previous question and answer). I turned 25 on July 28th. My question now is am i still within those parameters or did it expire on my birthday. Thank you for clearing this up for me.

PREVIOUS QUESTION:

What is the statute of limitations on statutory rape in Georgia when there was a child produced from the crime. victim was 14 and the man was 20.Answer (1 of 2)

ANSWER:

The statute of imitations is seven years after the victim turns 18 years old


Asked on 9/05/11, 7:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence Lewis Lawrence Lewis, P.C.

It has been cleared up. I don't know who told you what, but refer to my website for my experience: www.lawrencelewispc.com. If I were told by an attorney with 200+ major felony jury trials (e.g. murder, rape, armed robbery, trafficking in cocaine, aggravated child molestation) then I might take his word for it. Seven yeas after the victim turns 18. The four year statute of limitations is for "light" felonies (e.g. theft of motor vehicle, felony shoplifting, possession of a firearm, burglary, forgery). Good luck.

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Answered on 9/06/11, 4:36 am


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