If a person is approached by law enforcement regarding a mortgage fraud crime and the person is never arrested nor are charges

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   Gregg R. BrennanPro

   Summerfield Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered May 11, 2011 08:58. Pursuant to Florida Statute section 775.15, prosecution for a first degree felony must commence within four years from the date the crime was committed, for second or third degree felonies, prosecution must commence within three years. Capital felonies can be prosecuted at anytime and there is no limitation.

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   Lawrence Hashish

   Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered May 11, 2011 18:42. 1. It depends on what type of law enforcement officer approached you.
   
   2. If they were federal agents, then most likely you will be charged federally, unless it is not worth their time. They have 10 years to arrest you. You can research "Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act"

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