It’s 5 years. The 10 years are an amendment in cases of organized crime or public servants misusing their power. This exception exists to lock up criminals if

It’s 5 years. The 10 years are an amendment in cases of organized crime or public servants misusing their power. This exception exists to lock up criminals if no other charges can be proven. https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/ao_1977/__370.html https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/ao_1977/__370.html