If I where to steal a large amount of money in the state of Texas, like over a million dollars, and flee to a foreign country, how long would it be utill statue of limitations takes effect and I can't be charged with the crime? Does it make a difference if I am a minor? Which country would be the best to flee to?
2007-02-18 15:55:58 · 5 answers · asked by Steve-o 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The statute of limitations tolls, meaning it is put on hold, for any period of time where you out of the jurisdiction of the state. So, if you were to steal the money, leave the country the same day, and return 20 years later, the statute of limitations would only have counted up one day. A minor status would only affect the punishment, not the statute of limitations.
2007-02-18 17:49:31 · answer #1 · answered by James 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Likely it's 7 years, however what you have to watch out for is the IRS. I don't think income tax evasion has a statute of limitations.
2007-02-18 15:59:20 · answer #2 · answered by Kaia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but you might be able to get a statue built for you in the center of Texas, along side George W Bush and his library which nobody wants, except birds who fly over it can crap all over his state of the union speeches and his inaugural address.
2007-02-18 16:01:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is true the IRS would consider this a gain and you would have to file taxes on this as if the IRS detects fraud they may go back as far as they wish. Good luck on your robbery
2007-02-18 16:04:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem with your idea is that if they usually figure out you did it and charge you with it right away. Once you have been indicted, then they can wait for you forever.
Brazil has no extradition treaty with the US.
2007-02-18 16:03:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋