Commonwealth Ex Rel. Atkins v. Singleton

SPAETH, Judge:

Appellant was convicted of neglecting to support his minor child in violation of section 4323 of the Crimes Code and ordered to pay $22.50 per week for support. He argues that the action was barred by the statute of limitations.1

Section 4323 provides:(a) Offense defined.-A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree if he, being a parent, willfully neglects or refuses to contribute reasonably to the support and maintenance of a child born out of lawful wedlock, whether within or without this Commonwealth.(b) Limitation of action.-All prosecutions under this section…