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what is the statue of limitations for a theft <$50 case with prior conviction?
Amanda,
First the prior conviction variable is not a factor in the statutes of limitations.
Second, each state is different so you would have to check your states laws regarding that.
Third, there are many different types of theft's. Each has it's own variables, classifications and sentences.
However, generally in most situations stealing less then $50.00 is a misdemeanor. In most states the statute of limitations is one year. Incidents longer then that most police agencies and prosecutors don't have the time or inclination to pursue.
Hope that helped
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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