if someone has accused you of something that you didnt do, how long before you don't have to worry about it?
101762
There are different 'statues of limitations' on different criminal offenses.  After a specified period, no charges can be filed against you.  You need to know what class charge it would be (misdemeanor, felony, etc.) and check the statue of limitations for that offense in your state.
467802
He or she can probably get into more trouble by withholding evidence.  The words that come to mind are: accessory after the fact.  I believe that could apply here.
611766
You "suspect" a relative did something to you? You are not even positive the relative did anything to you.\n\nTake the mature way of handling this and ask the relative if your "suspicion" is correct. You don't hit somebody for something that you don't even know if it is true. Hitting never solves anything. Wouldn't you like to settle this situation and get it out of your life? It's always a lot worse in your mind than it really is when you face it.
510483
the warrant was issued in good faith, so there is nothing wrong with it.  the accuser made a mistake when the guessed the height ant weight.  that happens a lot.  my weight is missed guessed all the time as lower then it is.  As long as the warrant was issued in good faith there is nothing wrong, the defense can challenge it but it will not go to far.
45694
It depends on what kind of deception. If it's a lie or omission, I suppose I could understand if the explanation was good enough, depending of course on the severity of the action. If it's a betrayal of trust, well, I have not yet learned to get over something like that and I'm starting to think it's not possible.
851790
Statute of limitations on this is several years, but seeing as how it would probably be a misdemeanor, they will probably stop looking within a couple of weeks. \n\nYou DO realize, don't you, that your computer and what you added here could be seen as a "confession", don't you?
181361
OF COURSE U CAN BECAUSE HE IS ACCUSING U OF DOING SOMETHING U DIDNT DO.\n-JUDGE TRUDY
248844
You have to think about the time just before he started giving you the silent treatment and try to remember if there was anything you may have done. Even if you perceive that there was no infraction does not mean that he has the same perception.  I am sure you have asked him, i would also try saying that if you don't know what you did how can you prevent it from happening again....anyway good luck
764223
GET A LAWYER AND KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT UNTIL YOU'VE TALKED TO HIM OR HER THEN FOLLOW THEIR ADVICE.\n\nReally you need a lawyer badly, you won't believe how fast you can dig yourself a hole. The police are experts at asking question, and they'll grab on to anything you say and use it against you, even if you didn't do anything. I can point to many cases where this happened.\n\nSo don't say anything until you've talked to your lawyer.\n\nSTOP READING CALL A LAWYER NOW.
1017391
Need more information.  It all depends on if criminal charges have been filed or not.  \n\nIf you have been charged with a crime there is no limit to when they can prosecute you if you avoid prosecution.\n\nIf you "haven't been caught" yet, then the average time is 7 years with the exception of some violent crimes such as murder.
995927
If you are charged it won't be that serious since you are a minor, and it will come off your record at 18. Make sure your witnesses are at the trial, so they know you didn't start it and simply say it was defence and getting to a trial can be a very long time. The most that will happen is you would do community service since you are a minor and you didn't start it. I think you are looking for a compulsive liar (someone who lies non-stop).  Drop the money thing...they might say it is a reason why you beat her up!
968383
There's not much you can do at this point.  If you told someone something and they end up telling someone else, and you didn't want them to, then you have learned an important lesson in life which is not to trust anyone.  Sometimes it's best just to keep things to yourself if it would be hurtful to you for them to get out.  Hopefeully the person doesn't tell - then you will have found a trustworthy person, but they are rare.  I hope you will learn from this and be more careful who you tell things to.  Good luck.
232839
You are honest enough to realise that you have done something wrong to someone, which itself shows u have taken responsibility of it. You cannot immediately confront him as iam sure he too is just recovering from whatever it is you have done to him. You have to wait, be patient. Once when the time is right, when things are a bit silent, you have to talk to him and get it over with. Meet him alone in person and in the first instance, start apologising  and then u owe him an explanation on why u had to do it. And last, tell him how awful you feel about what u did. And wait for him to react, listen to him, positive or negative...it doesnt matter..as much as you have admitted your mistake, give him a chance to let whats in his mind to come out. You have to take it from there, i guess. If that person has forgiven you, then great..but if he hasnt, and goes on abusing or accusing u and making u feel that you have sent him to hell, well...listen to it and simply walk away..you cannot force him to forgive you...\n\nYou did your  part and i'll bet u will feel a lot relieved. It wont irritate you in ur mind that you didnt clear it up, so well done, you have done ur part! pat urself for being brave!!
729204
Uhhhh, you assaulted a guy w/ water??? I think you're in the clear. If you have no witnesses, then it's a case of your story against his story. And then nothing.
320405
Looks like you have a problem.  If he is not going to the police and press charges it might be best to just leave it alone.  If this person is in your office, do not add more fuel to the fire by denying what is a lie.  A lie can not have legs unless you give them legs.  You have I suppose stated you did not steel anything, and that is the end of the issue.  There can be no proof, cause you have nothing that he can prove you have done.\n\nI would distant myself from him.  Make sure you protect yourself, so as he does not try to set you up in one way or another.  \n\nIf there is a superior you can go to have him put a stop to his actions at least at work.\n\nThose that know and love you will take you at face value.  Do not disappoint them. Stay true to yourself and get on with your life.  Those of your relationships that would believe a lie, then let them go.  as they say, "friends like that you don't need."  Make new ones.\n\nBy the way, I am taking you at face value and believe you.  Now walk in the truth and put the lie behind you.
75861
The short answer is that if you have no solid evidence, the police will not listen to you. Also, the person you accuse could sue you for slander.
1148901
You don't have to be afraid of it happening if you stand your ground.  Say it does happen.  When you see them next and they say, "It was a joke, I would never do anything with you,"  just look them in the eye and say something like, "I'm sorry that you have nothing better to do with your time than to pull jokes at someone else's expense, because I certainly do."  If you carry an attitude that demands respect, they won't pick on you anymore.  And if you start having that attitude now, it isn't going to happen at all.