Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Hampshire

crime done over 30 years ago as a minor

can a person be held responsible for an act they commited as a minor and be prosecuted now


Asked on 4/07/07, 9:16 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

James Dennehy Dennehy Law Group, PLLC

Re: crime done over 30 years ago as a minor

Possibly yes. You bring up issues of not only of minority but also statue of limitations. You need to provide much more information. Age at the time of the crime, the crime (crimes have different statute of limitations), where you have lived since etc.

In any event, if you are the subject of this investigation DO NOT TALK TO THE POLICE. See a lawyer.

If you are the victim of the crime. A conversation with a lawyer could help refine these issues.

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Answered on 4/07/07, 10:07 am


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