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Criminal

Aug. 1, 2002

'Wobbler' Must Fit Felony Guidelines

LOS ANGELES -Felony crimes that also can be charged as misdemeanors, known as "wobblers," are held to a felony's statute of limitations, not a misdemeanor's statute, an appellate court said Tuesday.

        LOS ANGELES -Felony crimes that also can be charged as misdemeanors, known as "wobblers," are held to a felony's statute of limitations, not a misdemeanor's statute, an appellate court said Tuesday.
        The published decision from the Los Angeles Superior Court's appellate division could give prosecutors two extra years to bring charges for many crimes.
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