Concerning the death of a man, no delay is long.

Explanation

In cases involving homicide, no lapse of time bars the prosecution; the gravity of the offense overrides the ordinary prejudice against stale claims.

Where this applies

• This is a murder case and no amount of time should bar prosecution.
• There's no statute of limitations on homicide because of the gravity of the offense.
• No delay is too long when it comes to prosecuting the death of a human being.

See also

• 12.9.1 Time is the devourer of things; for time is a means of destroying obligations and actions, because time runs against the slothful and those who neglect their own rights.
• 12.9.8 An accuser is not to be heard after a reasonable time unless he can account satisfactorily for the delay.