Statue of Limitations

[wallieann]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Mississippi

If a child was molested (gratification of lust) at the age of 8 and is now 18, what is the statue of limitations for prosecution?

[Silverplum]

Originally Posted by wallieann

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Mississippi

If a child was molested (gratification of lust) at the age of 8 and is now 18, what is the statue of limitations for prosecution?

[url=http://www.rainn.org/public-policy/sexual-assault-issues/state-statutes-of-limitations]State Statutes of Limitations | RAINN | Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network[/url]

Mississippi
The prosecution of the following offenses may commence at any time: sexual battery of a child, and touching or handling of a child for lustful purposes. Miss. Code Ann. § 99-1-5.

The prosecution of the following offenses must commence within two years of the commission of the offense, Miss. Code Ann. § 99-1-5: sexual battery, Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-95; statutory rape, Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-65; assault with intent to ravish, Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-71; sexual activity between law enforcement or correctional personnel and prisoners, Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-104; touching or handling a child or mentally defective, incapacitated, or physically helpless person, Miss. Code Ann. § 97-5-23; sexual involvement of school employee with student, Miss. Code Ann. § 97-5-24; carnal knowledge of step or adopted child, Miss. Code Ann. § 97-5-41; and incest, Miss. Code Ann. § 97-29-27.

[wallieann]

Thanks, what is the difference between code 97-5-23 and code 99-1-5 (touching or handling of a child for lustful purposes?

[Silverplum]

Originally Posted by wallieann

Thanks, what is the difference between code 97-5-23 and code 99-1-5 (touching or handling of a child for lustful purposes?

You're welcome.

I don't know the answer to your latest question. I just googled the results I gave you. You'd probably need to carefully read the codes and do some googling of your own.