What does the statue of limitations mean?

Answer by  Vladimir (459)

Statute of limitations is an affirmative defense that makes the claim that because a certain amount of time has passed since the offense date, prosecution is no longer legally permissable. " Statute of limitations laws vary by state and by the type and class of offense in question. Certain offenses, like murder, often have no statute of limitations.

Answer by  harwoodkp (376)

Is a time frame set by the law, that allows for judgements against a person. Depending on where you live debts will be different, and crimes have other time frames.