What is the New York State and Federal Statute of limitations for the importation into the US of drugs?

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   Howard Schwartz

   Brooklyn Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered May 04, 2012 18:39. Under new York state law there is a five year statute of limitations. Under federal law it would be five years of the most recent act of a provable conspiracy. A face to face consultation with a criminal attorney might be best. Good luck.

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   Eric Rothstein

   New York Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered May 05, 2012 04:58. 5 years but if it was part of any on-going conspiracy it could come in.

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   Joseph Lo Piccolo

   Garden City Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered May 04, 2012 18:36. Generally, the statute of limitations is 5 years for state and Fed's.
   
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