I know that there is a statute of limitations for summary offences in NSW, which is 6 months (criminal procedure act 1986-Section 179), but I'm still wondering if:
1.The time runs from when someone committed offence
or
2.The time runs from when the police know that someone committed offence? (arrest,report,etc)
Some lawyers say 1 is right but some say 2 is right.but I think If 2 is right, it means if someone stole a bread 30 years ago, and if the bread shopowner reported to the police now with evidence, he or she still can be charged.
Just an example.
Thanks guys.
1.The time runs from when someone committed offence
or
2.The time runs from when the police know that someone committed offence? (arrest,report,etc)
Some lawyers say 1 is right but some say 2 is right.but I think If 2 is right, it means if someone stole a bread 30 years ago, and if the bread shopowner reported to the police now with evidence, he or she still can be charged.
Just an example.
Thanks guys.