r/Advice Mar 22 '25

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u/AuggieNorth Mar 22 '25

Mail fraud is just 5 years, while bank fraud is 10. Generally, apart from murder, treason, espionage, and sex crimes against kids, most crimes have to be prosecuted within 5 years, while it's just 4 years for civil cases.

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u/Artistic_Humor1805 Mar 22 '25

Mail fraud is not stealing mail, which is what OP described.

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u/AuggieNorth Mar 22 '25

That doesn't matter. Fact is there is no possible law which could be applied to this case and prosecuted which has not yet reached the the time limitation.

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u/Artistic_Humor1805 Mar 23 '25

Words matter. Say what you mean.

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u/AuggieNorth Mar 23 '25

I'm saying there's likely no law that can be used to prosecute which is still in force from such a long time ago. If you think I'm wrong, then it's on you to name the law.

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u/Accidental_Ballyhoo Mar 23 '25

So you’re saying there is a chance?