What is the statute of limitations for capital felony and first-degree violent felony?

• A. No statute
• B. 6 years
• C. 5 years
• D. 2 years

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that some offenses don’t have a time limit to start prosecutions. For capital felonies and first-degree violent felonies, the law in this jurisdiction sets no statute of limitations. That means charges can be filed at any time after the crime, regardless of how much time has passed. This reflects how serious these offenses are and the interest in holding even long-ago perpetrators accountable. The other time limits (such as 2, 5, or 6 years) would apply to many less severe felonies or different categories, but they do not apply here, which is why the correct understanding is that there is no statute of limitations.