Embezzlement Statute Limitations Tolling
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In New Mexico, the statute of limitations for embezzlement is 6 years. However, if evidence was concealed and later discovered, the discovery rule may toll the statute, starting the 6-year period from the discovery date. To prove concealment, you must show evidence was intentionally hidden, it prevented discovery of the embezzlement, and when it was discovered. Collect documents, witness testimonies, and record discovery dates to support your case.Full Conversation
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samples in NM Embezzlement of Cases with Statute of Limitations Tolling Due to Concealed Evidence, the discovery Rule1
Hi Mauro! In New Mexico, the statute of limitations for embezzlement is typically 6 years. However, if evidence was concealed and discovered later, the "discovery rule" might toll (pause) the statute of limitations.
- Embezzlement statute of limitations: 6 years
- Discovery rule: Statute may toll if evidence was concealed
Do you need more details about how the discovery rule might apply to your case?
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In New Mexico, the discovery rule can toll the statute of limitations for embezzlement if the evidence of the crime was concealed and later discovered. This means the *-year statute of limitations may begin from the date the concealed evidence was discovered, rather than when the crime initially occurred.
- Embezzlement statute of limitations: 6 years
- Discovery rule: Statute may toll if evidence is concealed and later discovered
Would you like to know more about how to prove the concealment of evidence in your case?
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In New Mexico, to prove the concealment of evidence for tolling the statute of limitations, you need to demonstrate:
- The evidence was intentionally hidden.
- The concealment prevented you from discovering the embezzlement.
- When you discovered the concealed evidence.
Do you need guidance on gathering proof for this concealment?
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To gather proof for the concealment of evidence in your embezzlement case in New Mexico, consider the following steps:
- Collect any documents or communications showing intentional hiding of evidence.
- Gather witness testimonies or affidavits that support the concealment.
- Record the date when you discovered the concealed evidence.
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