I understand having a limit for small crimes but for huge ones, like murder, why would the crime prescribe? Is there a reason for that?!
I understand having a limit for small crimes but for huge ones, like murder, why would the crime prescribe? Is there a reason for that?!
To prevent a suspect from being legally harassed by the state indefinitely. Sometimes suspects are innocent.
Also, to ensure a speedy trial.
Also, many kinds of evidence, especially the ones available when these limits were put in place, degrade significantly over time.
I’m not being an asshole I’m just curious and wanted to understand this concept since I don’t have any legal understanding. Thanks for the answer :)