What is the statute of limitations on a felony charge theft by taking in the state of Georgia??

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What is the statute of limitations on a felony charge theft by taking in the state of Georgia??

Anonymous May 2, 2012 2 views 4 answers

when i was 17 i took money from a business i worked for. I was told that if i returned the money there would be no charges filed against me . That was back in 2007 and i returned every penny the next day. Well, since then i have been fingerprinted, been on traffic probation, been in govt background and employment background checks and nothing ever showed up. last week i was arrested on a warrent i went to the place of employment and they said they didnt file any charges against me and will testify if needed that i returned the money. I went to the court house and was advised to speak with the prosecuting attourney. I do not defend that what i did wasnt wrong. But i did what it took to make it right and my life has dramatically changed for the better since this happened ... Help please...

Noah Pines · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:37:39+00:00

Noah Pines

Noah Pines · Jun 15, 2026

Four years.

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Evan Watson · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:37:39+00:00

Generally, there is a four year statute of limitations on felony crimes (with exceptions) and a two year statute of limitations on misdemeanor crimes. OCGA Section 17-3-1 is the area of law dealing with the statute of limitations on criminal offenses.

Benjamin David GoldbergCriminal Defense AttorneyMarietta, GA · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:37:39+00:00

You can still be prosecuted even if the alleged victim doesn't want to prosecute. Don't talk to the prosecutor yourself. You need a lawyer. If you want to discuss, give me a call. I used to practice in Dalton and know every prosecutor and judge up there.

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