Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

How long does a court have to prosecute you in a criminal case

what is the time limit to be charged with a crime of larceny of over 100.00, and when is the statused of limitations up on this crime if it happened in 1989


Asked on 6/20/08, 12:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Neil O'Brien Eaton County Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Re: How long does a court have to prosecute you in a criminal case

The general statute of limitations on criminal cases is 6 years after the crime occurred. There are exceptions, but none that apply to the crime you mentioned.

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Answered on 6/20/08, 3:43 pm


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