Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVI, Crimes
Fla. Stat. (Crimes) § 775.15: Time limitations; general time limitations; exceptions
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes time limits for prosecuting various crimes in Florida, ranging from unlimited time for capital and life felonies to one year for minor misdemeanors, and defines when prosecution is considered commenced.
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