Time sensitive help needed please...

[KarmaServed Cold]

Hello, 3 friends of mine broke into a garage and stole a $7000 dirtbike. I'm aware that property of that value mandates a 3rd degree felony theft charge. Would burglary and breaking an entering increase the time of statute of limitations? This happened over 2 yrs ago in Pa. Also, what other charges could be added on since it was a pre meditated theft ( the located the bike via surveillance. )

 

[quincy]

Hello, 3 friends of mine broke into a garage and stole a $7000 dirtbike. I'm aware that property of that value mandates a 3rd degree felony theft charge. Would burglary and breaking an entering increase the time of statute of limitations? This happened over 2 yrs ago in Pa. Also, what other charges could be added on since it was a pre meditated theft ( the located the bike via surveillance. )

An additional criminal charge will not change the time within which an action must be filed.

The crime was reported to the police two years ago? Were your friends charged?

 

[Just Blue]

Hello, 3 friends of mine broke into a garage and stole a $7000 dirtbike. I'm aware that property of that value mandates a 3rd degree felony theft charge. Would burglary and breaking an entering increase the time of statute of limitations? This happened over 2 yrs ago in Pa. Also, what other charges could be added on since it was a pre meditated theft ( the located the bike via surveillance. )

Are your friends facing charges do to the theft? If yes, they should address all questions to their attorney(s). If not, why are you asking questions here? Was this your property stolen?

 

[quincy]

I agree with Blue that your friends should be discussing their crime(s) with their attorneys.

 

[Just Blue]

Finally someone agrees with me.

 

[zddoodah]

3 friends of mine broke into a garage and stole a $7000 dirtbike. I'm aware that property of that value mandates a 3rd degree felony theft charge. Would burglary and breaking an entering increase the time of statute of limitations? This happened over 2 yrs ago in Pa. Also, what other charges could be added on since it was a pre meditated theft ( the located the bike via surveillance. )

Based on what you've written, your friends committed criminal trespass in violation of 18 Pa.C.S.A. section 3503(a)(1), which is either a second or third degree felony. They also committed theft by unlawful taking in violation of section 3921(a), which is a third degree felony based on the value stated. As far as I can tell, "breaking and entering" is not a crime under Pennsylvania law (it appears that what might otherwise be called "breaking and entering" is covered by the criminal trespass law.

The statute of limitations for the two crimes mentioned above is two years. The statute of limitations for burglary (under section 3502) is five years, but I see no basis for charging this as burglary unless the garage had been "adapted for overnight accommodations.

 

[quincy]

I probably should clarify my earlier post.

The statute of limitations for filing charges on crimes in Pennsylvania depends on the crime. For major crimes (most felonies), a prosecutor will have 5 years from the time the crime was committed to file charges. For other crimes (including some lesser felonies), the prosecutor must file charges within two years from the time the crime was committed. There are a few exceptions that do not seem to apply here.

IF a 3rd degree felony theft charge is pursued by the prosecutor, the prosecutor has two years to charge the one who committed the crime (or who is assumed to have committed the crime). IF the prosecutor believes a major felony burglary charge can be supported, he would have 5 years to charge the one or ones believed to have committed the crime.

If your friends have been holding their breath hoping no charges are filed against them, looking at the two year statute of limitations as a time they can breath easy again, they might need to hold their breath for another 3 years.

 

[Just Blue]

I probably should clarify my earlier post.

The statute of limitations for filing charges on crimes in Pennsylvania depends on the crime. For major crimes (most felonies), a prosecutor will have 5 years from the time the crime was committed to file charges. For other crimes (including some lesser felonies), the prosecutor must file charges within two years from the time the crime was committed. There are a few exceptions that do not seem to apply here.

IF a 3rd degree felony theft charge is pursued by the prosecutor, the prosecutor has two years to charge the one who committed the crime (or who is assumed to have committed the crime). IF the prosecutor believes a major felony burglary charge can be supported, he would have 5 years to charge the one or ones believed to have committed the crime.

If your friends have been holding their breath hoping no charges are filed against them, looking at the two year statute of limitations as a time they can breath easy again, they might need to hold their breath for another 3 years.

Do you know if the above would apply if the "friends" left PA? Would that toll the SOL?

 

[quincy]

Do you know if the above would apply if the "friends" left PA? Would that toll the SOL?

Yes it would. That was one of the “exceptions” I mentioned - but there has been no indication yet that, that would apply to extend the limitations period.

 

[Eekamouse]

Hello, 3 friends of mine broke into a garage and stole a $7000 dirtbike. I'm aware that property of that value mandates a 3rd degree felony theft charge. Would burglary and breaking an entering increase the time of statute of limitations? This happened over 2 yrs ago in Pa. Also, what other charges could be added on since it was a pre meditated theft ( the located the bike via surveillance. )

Based on your user name, it sounds to me like you're mad at them and want to rat them out to get them in trouble.

 

[quincy]

Based on your user name, it sounds to me like you're mad at them and want to rat them out to get them in trouble.

Or the name is part of a clever ruse to throw us off track and KarmaServed Cold is actually the one currently in possession of a $7000 stolen dirt bike.

 

[KarmaServed Cold]

Are your friends facing charges do to the theft? If yes, they should address all questions to their attorney(s). If not, why are you asking questions here? Was this your property stolen?

Closer friend ( non blood brother)

 

[KarmaServed Cold]

Or the name is part of a clever ruse to throw us off track and KarmaServed Cold is actually the one currently in possession of a $7000 stolen dirt bike.

No the victim was like a brother...helped raise me

 

[KarmaServed Cold]

Or the name is part of a clever ruse to throw us off track and KarmaServed Cold is actually the one currently in possession of a $7000 stolen dirt bike.

I'd never do 2 things as taught from a young age..steal or lie.
The true owner raised me ,as did his family

 

[KarmaServed Cold]

I probably should clarify my earlier post.

The statute of limitations for filing charges on crimes in Pennsylvania depends on the crime. For major crimes (most felonies), a prosecutor will have 5 years from the time the crime was committed to file charges. For other crimes (including some lesser felonies), the prosecutor must file charges within two years from the time the crime was committed. There are a few exceptions that do not seem to apply here.

IF a 3rd degree felony theft charge is pursued by the prosecutor, the prosecutor has two years to charge the one who committed the crime (or who is assumed to have committed the crime). IF the prosecutor believes a major felony burglary charge can be supported, he would have 5 years to charge the one or ones believed to have committed the crime.

If your friends have been holding their breath hoping no charges are filed against them, looking at the two year statute of limitations as a time they can breath easy again, they might need to hold their breath for another 3 years.

Thank you for the info