Thomas Lang. Thomas Lang was standing at the door of his dressing room, waiting to take his spot at the last Modern Drummer Festival Weekend. The thirty-four-year-old, Austrian-born drummer, now a resident of England, was an unknown quantity to this discriminating crowd. By rights, he ought to have been quaking in his shoes.
California has comprehensiveâand complicatedârules regarding statutes of limitations for criminal cases. The statute of limitations specifies the time period within which a case must be commenced by the state.
If you are convicted of âdomestic batteryâ pursuant to California Penal Code Section 243(e)(1), you face the following penalties: 1  A maximum of 1 year in county jail. 2  A maximum fine of $2,000. 3  Probation (informal) for up to 3 years.