Of course this question is hypothetically speaking. Say someone were to go and rob a bank or pull off some major safe bust and were to not get caught. They are well on there way towards Mexico or Cuba with the money and/or heist goods. Now how many years must they stay in Cuba or Mexico before they can re-enter the country and not have to worry about being prosecuted? I know you can run away and come back I am just not sure how many years you have to leave. I am pretty sure that murder is the only crime you can not run away from and then re-enter the country. Any legal buffs help would certainly be appreciated here. Thank you for answering.
2006-07-13 18:23:59 · 9 answers · asked by Entrepreneur 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Actually I am asking this after watching the music video by George Strait called "the Seashores of Old Mexico" and was wondering if anyone can actually get away with a crime that easily. However thank you for your concern.
2006-07-13 18:27:15 · update #1
You have several charges.
1)Armed or not?
2)Anyone hurt?
3)Felony or State?
4)Transportation accross state lines?
5)More than 10,000 leaving the country undeclared?
Etc,Etc........
Provided no one died, generally 7 years for armed.
2006-07-13 18:28:50 · answer #1 · answered by DC 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Three crimes do not have a statute of limitations on them and that is murder, kidnapping and embezzlement.
This is a long stretch for me here. But, given the fact of the scenario you proposed, other crimes have been committed as well. You're going to have to funnel that money somehow unless you intend upon keeping say, thirteen million on your person. So you gotta go and put it somewhere where other criminals can't touch it, usually a bank. You're using a different identity so as to not be traced to set up this bank account or investment of some sort.
So originally you robbed a bank. Now you've fled the country with said money, I would think that is some sort of embezzlement. And if you put it in a bank and transfer it to another account you can access, you've laundered it. So now you've continually over time committed other crimes as well. As these things are discovered, the time frame gets lengthened, with the exception of embezzlement, it has no limitations. So you can at least be nailed with the other crimes subsequent to the heist.
2006-07-13 18:34:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can only imagine why you are asking this . . . I hope your screen name isn't linked to your identity . . . unfortunately (or fortunately in the interest of justice), though, any applicable statute of limitations is tolled (put on hold) while you are a fugitive from justice, so the grand larceny can be prosecuted indefinitely. So if you go to Cuba with the money, use it to set up a good life there because that is where you will need to stay to avoid prosecution.
2006-07-13 18:26:03 · answer #3 · answered by muskeagle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state but, I believe it is 5-7 years. But look it up on the states/federal website.
2006-07-13 18:26:10 · answer #4 · answered by bebe1028 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't forget about reciprocity agreements with other countries. if they find out you came to their country to avoid prosecution, then they will send you back to u.s., after beating the crap out of you for running from the law.
2006-07-13 19:02:32 · answer #5 · answered by Kathy O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How Many years? I don't know. Are you planning something or already done something? You're in Mexico/Cuba?
2006-07-13 18:29:20 · answer #6 · answered by free2poverty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the U.S. ,if it was ARMED robbery then there is NO statute of limitations and they can prosecute you at any time.
2006-07-13 18:27:49 · answer #7 · answered by hippiegirl672003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100 years!
2006-07-13 18:27:37 · answer #8 · answered by donia f 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
google 'statue of limitations'
murder and rape/molestation
2006-07-13 18:27:06 · answer #9 · answered by onlylove41 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋