I understand having a limit for small crimes but for huge ones, like murder, why would the crime prescribe? Is there a reason for that?!

  • ℕ𝕖𝕞𝕠@slrpnk.net
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    3 days ago

    To prevent a suspect from being legally harassed by the state indefinitely. Sometimes suspects are innocent.

    Also, to ensure a speedy trial.

    Also, many kinds of evidence, especially the ones available when these limits were put in place, degrade significantly over time.