Is there a statute of limitation for filing criminal charges?

Generally, yes. Almost every state has a time limit on how much time the government has to charge you with most crimes. The time limits vary by state, and federal laws are different, too.  Sometimes, though, there's no time limit at all. For instance, in most states, there's no time limit for murder or some sex-related crimes against children. So, a person could be charged with some crimes 5, 10, or even 50 years after the crime was committed.

Tags: limit government state laws murder sex-related crimes charged