TCA 40-2-102
Misdemeanors
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What does this charge mean?
Prosecutions for misdemeanors (less serious crimes) must generally begin within 12 months after the crime is committed, except for gambling offenses which must start within 6 months. For criminal impersonation using a fake driver's license, charges must be filed either within one year of when the fake license expires or within three years of when it was last used, whichever is longer.
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(a) Except as provided in § 62-18-120(g) and subsection (b) of this section, all prosecutions for misdemeanors shall be commenced within the twelve (12) months after the offense has been committed, except gaming, which shall be commenced within six (6) months. (b) Prosecutions under § 39-16-301 for criminal impersonation accomplished through the use of a fraudulently obtained driver license shall be commenced within one (1) year of the date the driver license expires or within three (3) years of the date the nonexpired driver license was last used to falsely impersonate the person in whose name the driver license was issued, whichever is longer.
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TCA Section40-2-102