Is there a statute of limitations on rape sexual assault?

[mandyky]

If charges were brought against Ahnold, could he still run for Gov? Would another recall automatically happen if he were charged after he became Gov? Any legal eagles from CA on this board?

[madmax]

1. I believe they vary from state to state.

[jiacinto]

2. Not Sure

But I think he would have to be convicted first. Then again I think the stnandards are low for recall. All you need to do it seems is get the signatures needed.

[Hamlette]

3. yes, there is a statute of limitations

Bringing charges would not prevent him from running nor would another recall automatically happen. Even if he is found guily, he would still have to be impeached but I imagine that would happen pretty quickly. (Assuming Calif law provides for impeachment.)

A bigger problem is that Arnold is going to be dogged by these allegations. His "reign" will be crippled, as was Clinton's.

[Frodo]

6. After further review...

... I believe California removed their (six year) Statute of Limitations for Rape IF there is DNA evidence involved.

It probably requires an investigation within the six years (the woman wouldhave had to report the rape) that has DNA evidence, but no presumed criminal. Then they find a match years later. I doubt it would apply in this case.

Has he been accused of rape?

[cally]

10. Seem to be rumors so far of staturory rape..nt

[mandyky]

15. I read somewhere online where he threatened to rape

16 year old. I did not look much past the headline, but a serial groper is only removed from a rapist by a few steps in an act.
I just said rape/sexual assault, because I was also unsure what types of sexual assault laws CA has.
As we are finding out with the Kobe Bryant case, sexual crimes can be handled differently from state to state.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

4. I Believe All Crimes Have Stuatutes Of Limitations

cept murder....

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

13. Not true. There is NO statute of limitations on tax evasion

[Frodo]

5. Generally yes.

Rape usually has a statute of limitations. And it would be pretty much impossible to bring criminal charges if it all happened decades ago anyway. How would you prove it?

There would be no limit on civil litigation though. Just a tougher threshold to overcome due to the delay.

Yes, he could still run for Gov, since he would be prsummed innocent until proven guilty at a trial. If convicted after winning (something that is not a foregone conclusion), he could be recalled in the "normal" process, not automatically.

I'm not sure what situations allow for impeachment in CA.

[rfranklin]

7. It's safe to assume that there will be no civil suit...

The woman has been generously compensated for being Arnold's little side dish.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

8. I Believe There Are Statutes Of Limitations On Torts

NT

[AP]

9. One allegation was from 2000

no?

[E_Zapata]

11. And the DA will chooose what cases to prosecute or not prosecute

They may be sympathetic to the victims of Arnold, but they can think through the defense circus for any jury about women coming forward to 'complain' a few days before a major election where the defendant is a candidate.

But we do know that Arnold will strike again. All predators do until they are forced to stop. So, I pray that woman will press charges. And all these other women can serve as prosecution witnesses.

Granted, I don't think the next crime will be on a movie set. Will Arnold work in 'this town' again?

[bearfartinthewoods]

12. ask roman polanski

he can't come here to work but he did get an oscar a couple years ago.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

14. Not because of the charge but because he is a fugitive

he flad after the charges were filed.