According to US Code 18 Section 3282, the statute of limitations for the majority of crimes is five years. Keep in mind that the statute of limitations could be longer in some cases, OR may not exist at all for some crimes. The statute of limitations also may be lengthened in some cases, such as where the accused is a fugitive, or if DNA evidence is needed from the accused, or if more time is required to get evidence from abroad.
When Are Statutes of Limitation Longer Than Five Years?
Some crimes have a longer statute of limitations:
Evading federal income taxes: 6 years Not filing a federal tax return with the IRS: 6 years Significant fraud of $1 million or more involving the US government: 7 years Arson: 10 years Embezzling money from a federal institution: 10 years Using fraudulent citizenship documents: 10 years
This covers all Federal criminal acts other than: Federal crimes with the death penalty, such as murder Terrorism crimes that cause death or serious injury Sex crimes with a child or minor
SOL has long since passed for any fraud acts related to CSHD/CONV.
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