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Statutes of Limitations For Crime

What is the statute of limitations for your past criminal action?

Crimes and Statute of Limitation Laws

A statute of limitations is simply that time which is allotted by the laws of the state where the crime was committed within which you can be convicted or held legally liable.

In order to convict you of a crime or your other criminal action, regardless how small a role you played in the alleged crime, it must fall within a certain time line allowed by law to be discovered, and ultimately, prosecuted.

When you want to know the statute of limitations on state felony crimes there is a complete listing of each state's criminal revised felony statute of limitations which can be found on the State Felony Statute of Limitations page.

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Below is a listing of the states and their statute of limitations as they pertain to crimes within that state. While this list is updated regularly, often-times laws in every state get modified, repealed, amended or changed by legislation. Please find a criminal lawyer who is qualified to represent you in your felony or misdemeanor court case Remember, the court holds all the cards and has unlimited resources to prosecute you, find a criminal lawyer quickly.

STATE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CRIMES
STATE	STATUTE RULES
Alabama	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Alabama criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Alaska	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Alaska criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Arizona	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Arizona criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Arkansas	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Arkansas criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
California	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: California criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Colorado	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Colorado criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Connecticut	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Connecticut criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Delaware	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Delaware criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Florida	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Florida criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Georgia	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Georgia criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Hawaii	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Hawaii criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Idaho	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Idaho criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Illinois	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Illinois criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Indiana	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Indiana criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Iowa	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Iowa criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Kansas	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Kansas criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Kentucky	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Kentucky criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Louisiana	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Louisiana criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Maine	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Maine criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Maryland	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Maryland criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Massachusetts	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Massachusetts criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Michigan	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Michigan criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Minnesota	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Minnesota criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Mississippi	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Mississippi criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Missouri	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Missouri criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Montana	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Montana criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Nebraska	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Nebraska criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Nevada	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Nevada criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
New Hampshire	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: New Hampshire criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
New Jersey	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: New Jersey criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
New Mexico	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: New Mexico criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
New York	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: New York criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
North Carolina	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: North Carolina criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
North Dakota	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: North Dakota criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Ohio	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Ohio criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Oklahoma	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Oklahoma criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Oregon	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Oregon criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Pennsylvania	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Pennsylvania criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Rhode Island	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Rhode Island criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
South Carolina	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: South Carolina criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
South Dakota	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: South Dakota criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Tennessee	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Tennessee criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Texas	Any capital offense: No Limit Rape: 10 Years Sexual Abuse of a Minor: 10 Years Counterfeiting: 7 Years Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): 5 Years Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Texas criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Utah	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 3 Years Disclaimer: Utah criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Vermont	Any capital offense: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: 6 Years Forgery \| Burglary (felonies: 6 Years Drug Trafficking: 6 Years Counterfeiting: 6 Years Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 6 Years Disclaimer: Vermont criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Virginia	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Virginia criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Washington	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Washington criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
West Virginia	Any capital offense: No Limit Rape: 10 Years Sexual Abuse of a Minor: 7 Years Drug Trafficking: 6 Years Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): 6 Years Counterfeiting: 6 Years Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: West Virginia criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Wisconsin	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: 6 Years Rape: 6 Years Sexual Abuse of a Minor: 6 Years Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): 6 Years Counterfeiting: 6 Years Wrongful Death: 3 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Wisconsin criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Wyoming	Any capital offense: No Limit Drug Trafficking: No Limit Rape: No Limit Sexual Abuse of a Minor: No Limit Burglary\|Grand Theft\|Forgery (felonies): No Limit Counterfeiting: No Limit Wrongful Death: 2 Years Fraud: 2 Years Disclaimer: Wyoming criminal laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
Complete state criminal revised statute of limitations can be found on the State Criminal Statute of Limitations page.

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