Generally, all misdemeanors have a 1 year statute of limitations in Virginia.

Virginia Criminal Statute of Limitations Laws Posted by Tamara Under the Virginia criminal statute of limitations laws, there is no statute of limitations for sexual assault, or rape, as long as the charge is a felony. Virginia is also one of a number of states, including Alaska, Maine, Rhode Island and Wyoming, which have no time limit for the prosecution of most sexual offenses against children. Several other states have no statute of limitation on rape, including Alabama, Indiana, Mississippi and New Mexico. In these states, as in Virginia, a man can commit a rape when he’s 21 and be convicted of it when he is 101 years old. Unlike several other states, Virginia has not extended the statute of limitations for cases involving DNA identification of suspects. In general, the statute of limitations on misdemeanors in Virginia is 1 year. Parents in Virginia, as in other states are interested in keeping their children safe. Here are some rules that children should follow from the Center for Missing and Exploited to make sure that kids are safe: * Always check first with your parents or the person in charge before you go anywhere or do anything. * Always take a friend when you play or go somewhere. * Don’t be tricked by adults who offer you special treats or gifts or ask you for help. * Don’t be afraid to say no and get away from any situation that makes you feel uncomfortable or confused. Trust your feelings. * Don’t get into a car or go near a car with someone in it unless you are with your parents or a trusted adult. Never take a ride from someone without checking first with your parents. * Never go into a public restroom by yourself. * Never go alone to the mall, movies, video arcades or parks. * Stay safe when you’re home alone by keeping the door locked. Do not open the door for or talk to anyone who stops by unless the person is a trusted family friend or relative http://blog.laborlawtalk.com/2006/10/30/virginia-criminal-statute-of-limitations-laws/