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a friend of mine was caught stealing, in NY. How long does the company have to press charges criminally if they are going too?
Sara,
Sorry about your friends problem. Several considerations are involved. Was this person stealing from where they worked ? If so that could be embezzlement and is probably a felony. If they don't work there then it will depend on value and how the theft was done. Either could be a felony or a misdemeanor. Each state has different variables, statutes of limitations and definitions.
Basic rule of thumb, if it is a misdemeanor probably about 1 year for most misdemeanors. Felony level about 5 years. These are just general guidelines.
Sorry i can't be more specific
good luck
robin
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Robin Sexton
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Questions dealing with Police and investigative procedures, criminal investigation for all classifications of crimes, Interview and interrogation techniques, crime scene procedure. Police techniques and procedures. Can not answer specific questions about specific cases.
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Member of the Michigan State Police for over 30 years. Over 20 years as a Detective. Conducted numerous investigations from Homicide to dog bite. Internal investigations. Investigations in prison enviorment. Majority of career has been spent in rural areas of Michigan
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Bachelor of Science degree. Long list of professional training
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