| Criminal Court, Penal Law & Convictions Criminal law is distinctive for the uniquely serious potential consequences. Individuals may be incarcerated in prison or jail in a variety of conditions depending on the jurisdiction. | 
03-31-2006
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1
Rep Power: 0 | |  Is there a statute of limitations of kidnapping
I am wondering if there is a statute of limitations on when one can file charges against another for kidnapping. My ex daughter-in-law was court ordered to have supervised visits with her two minor children who are my legal wards and during one of those supervised visits, she got drunk, took the kids and fled to a friends's house. this was some time ago, like maybe six months but i am wondering why I did not press charges and if it is possible to still do that. She was also being supervised by her husband and he let her do it. |
06-09-2007
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1
Rep Power: 0 | |  New funnny pictures
|
08-29-2008
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 5
Rep Power: 0 | | Re: Is there a statute of limitations of kidnapping
Previously, assassination and kidnapping that appeared to be intended to affect the conduct of a government were the only two identified crimes. Section 802 changes the activities that are international terrorism under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 18 U.S.C. ? 2331 to include activities appearing “intended to affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping.” Furthermore, section 802 adds the definition for domestic terrorism. Whereas previously such a definition did not exist, section 802 uses the following language: “ the term ‘domestic terrorism’ means activities that…involve acts dangerous to human life that are a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State; appear to be intended…to intimidate or coerce a civilian. |
09-27-2008
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 1
Rep Power: 0 | | Re: Is there a statute of limitations of kidnapping
There would be, if right precautions amend. This is due to liberalization towards the criminals who dare to do such kind of actions.
ebineze r Shepelsky and Associates | | Domain Names Sponsor |  | |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off | | | | | | |
If you are a Lawyer, Attorney, CPA, Accountant, Judge, Court Officer, Security Guard, Private Detective, Forensic Specialist, FBI Agent, Police Detective, Crime Scene Investigator, Police Officer, Sheriff, Bounty Hunter, Auditor, IRS Agent, County of State Official, or any other knowledgable legal, law, or other professional serving the public good, please register and help answer the many questions from our visitors and members. This public forum does not substitute legal consult, and is only for those looking to reach others who enjoy discussion on these topics. For entertainment purposes only! * PLEASE READ NOTICE BELOW |
| | | An Important Note About CourtForum.com and CourtForums.com | | *NOTICE*: Please take notice that this is a public forum within which to discuss legal issues and concepts with other members of the public. This forum is designed for entertainment purposes only, and the communications had hereon are not necessarily factual or accurate and, if opinion, are not necessarily the opinion of the owners and operators of the forum. This forum is not designed to provide legal advice. Should a party claim to be an attorney or otherwise provide legal advice, and should you take action or incorporate such legal advice on your own behalf or the behalf of a third party, you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk. If you do not agree or accept the above disclosures please immediately exit the service.
|
|
Similar Threads 
