Tag: Statute of Limitations

Statutes of Limitation for Federal Charges

April 3, 2019

The federal government exercises its own prosecutorial powers to bring offenders to justice. People who face criminal charges could incur penalties ranging from steep civil fines to imprisonment. However, the government has a finite time frame in which to charge and try people suspected of committing many types of federal crimes. You can participate in […]

The Statute of Limitations on Property Crimes in Texas

September 13, 2017

A property crime involves the violation of an individual’s right to his or her possessions. As defined by the Texas Penal Code, many kinds of property crimes exist, including identity theft, robbery, bank robbery, theft, armed robbery, grand theft auto, and burglary. This post addresses theft or property crimes in the state of Texas, punishments, […]