What Are Arizona’s Criminal Statutes Of Limitations?

A statute of limitations, in a criminal offense context, is the amount of time that the prosecution has to bring charges against the accused. Statutes of limitations can vary from state to state, and the statute of limitations could be longer if the crime is also considered a federal offense. Arizona's statutes of limitations, or time limitations, are defined by Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-107. If a prosecution is initiated against a defendant but dismissed, the state has 6 months to reinitiate the case or it will be considered expired, but some offenses are so serious that the state doesn’t prescribe a statute of limitations to them. At My AZ Lawyers, our experienced Arizona criminal defense attorneys are assertive and experienced when it comes to defending against criminal prosecution, even in the case of highly serious charges. Hiring a quality defense attorney could save you from an avalanche of life-altering repercussions that could come from a criminal conviction, or even an investigation or trial going on for too long.