NSW When Does Statute of Limitations Start for Summary Offences?

[Yalai]

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.

 

[Tim W]

What's the background to your question ?
(nobody ever "just wonders" about something so arcane)

 

[Yalai]

What's the background to your question ?
(nobody ever "just wonders" about something so arcane)

I had interview in police sation for use of cannabis which I did 6 years ago.

 

[Tim W]

If you've already been interviewed then you should think seriously about getting formal legal advice.