In general, the statute of limitations for misdemeanor and felony crimes are:

• A. 1 year and 5 years
• B. 2 years and 6 years
• C. 3 years and 6 years
• D. 4 years and no statute of limitations

Answer: (A)

The main concept here is how the time window to file charges differs by crime seriousness. Misdemeanors are treated as less serious, so the clock runs quickly. In many jurisdictions, the statute of limitations for a misdemeanor is one year, while for a felony it’s longer—commonly five years. This setup gives prosecutors a reasonable period to bring charges for more serious offenses without letting cases drag on indefinitely.

The other options don’t fit this typical pattern: they propose different year counts or even a no-limit rule for felonies, which isn’t the general rule for misdemeanors and felonies. Remember, exact limits can vary by jurisdiction and some crimes have tolling rules or exceptions, but the common general rule is one year for misdemeanors and five years for felonies.