Originally posted by sltamt: what is the statute of limitations on felony charges?
This cannot be answered without knowing the state and probably the actual charge. 10 years ago is a very long time. Here is an example of Oregon State:
1) No Time Period: Attempted Murder, Manslaughter or Murder.
2) Within Six Years or if the victim is under 18 years of age, then anytime before the victim reaches 24 years or within 6 years after the offense is reported to a law enforcement agency or any other government agency, whichever occurs first:
- Criminal Mistreatment-First Degree
- Rape-First, Second, and Third Degrees
- Sodomy-First, Second, and Third Degrees
- Sexual Abuse-First and Second Degrees
- Unlawful Sexual Penetration - First and Second Degrees
- Promoting or Compelling Prostitution
- Using a Child in a Display of Sexual Conduct
3) Within Four Years of the commission of the offense; or if victim is under 18 years of age, then anytime before the victim reaches 22 years of age; or within four years after the offense is first reported (whichever comes first):
- Sexual Abuse-Third Degree
- Other offenses involving making obscene materials available to minors
4) Within Three Years:
- Most other felonies
5) Within Two Years:
- Most other misdemeanors
6) Within Six Months:
- Most violations (tickets).