QUESTION
If I fake my death and come back after 18 years, are your charges dropped by law?
Asked on Apr 03rd, 2013 on Criminal Law - Washington
5 ANSWERS
John J. Carney
The statute of limitations is 5 years on most felonies but there is no statute od imitations on rape or murder. As far as faking your death you are probably not rich or smart enough to pull it off.
Answered on Apr 04th, 2013 at 2:12 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
No since you have been hiding and that will stop the statute of limitations, especially if you leave the State where the matte occurred.
Answered on Apr 04th, 2013 at 1:35 AM
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Of course not. You get even more charges.
Answered on Apr 04th, 2013 at 12:49 AM
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No
Answered on Apr 03rd, 2013 at 5:30 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
Depends upon the charges, you could also face new charges for faking your death.
Answered on Apr 03rd, 2013 at 5:30 PM