Full question:
What is the statutes of limitations on bank robbery?
- Category: Judgments
- Date:
- State: Georgia
Answer:
In Georgia, the statute of limitations for bank robbery depends on the specifics of the case. According to the Georgia Code:
(a) Murder can be prosecuted at any time.
(b) Crimes punishable by death or life imprisonment must be prosecuted within seven years, except for forcible rape, which has a 15-year limit.
(c) Most felonies must be prosecuted within four years. However, felonies against victims under 18 years old must be prosecuted within seven years.
(c.1) Notably, there is no time limit for prosecuting certain offenses, including armed robbery, if DNA evidence is available to identify the accused. This means that if DNA evidence is preserved and used, prosecution can occur at any time. If DNA evidence does not identify the accused, the standard limitations apply as mentioned in subsections (b) and (c).
(d) Misdemeanors must be prosecuted within two years.
For armed robbery specifically, the prosecution can commence at any time if DNA evidence is involved (Ga. Code § 17-3-1).
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