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The length of time would depend on the type of assault and the jurisdiction where the crime was committed. Call your local police department's non-emergency (or main) phone number and ask them what you need to know and what you need to do.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is best to press charges immediately after the assault or as soon as possible to ensure that the police report is accurate and that the ruling is in your favor.
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∙ 15y agoI am pretty sure you have as long as you would like but it is easier to do if the evidence is fresh in your memory.
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How long to you have to press assault charges?
It is best to press charges immediately after the assault or as soon as possible to ensure that the police report is accurate and that the ruling is in your favor.
You and a friend share a checking account. You wrote a check but the account was closed. Can the other person press charges?
As long as you were authorized to write checks, no, the other person has no case to press charges against you.
How long do police have to press charges after holding you for trafficking?
The police don't "press charges," they only arrest you on probable cause. It is the prosecutor's office which presses (brings) charges.
How long do you have to file assault charges in North Carolina?
The longer you wait the less seriously they will be taken.
How long do you have to press charges for being assaulted while you are pregnant?
The statute of limitations for pressing charges for assault varies by state, but it is typically between 1-5 years. It is advisable to consult with a legal professional in your specific jurisdiction to understand the timeline for filing charges.
Can you press charges for assault 2 days later?
Yes, usually. The statute of limitations for assault is ordinarily at least a year or two (longer in some places, shorter in others, each place has its own law). During that time you could certainly go to the police and tell them about the assault and ask that charges be pressed. Here's the thing: when you bring a case to the authorities, THEY ultimately get to choose whether the case will be pursued. If they don't think that they can make a case because you waited too long to come to them, or the evidence is no longer fresh, then you are out of luck, whether you want to press charges or not. Also, remember that pressing charges isn't the only remedy. You could get a lawyer and pursue a civil case or get an order of protection.
Can you press charges for email harrasemant?
As long as you know who it is. You can also block certain people on your email account. But if you don't know who the person you can notify the police and they can help you.
How long do you have to file assault charges against a child?
Usually you can't after the injuries have healed unless you have photos to prove it. It's best to file the charges at the time of the incident
How long do you have to file assault charges in VA?
Every state has different laws that define how long a crime has to be unreported in order to enforce the law. In VA, the time period for filing an assault should be answered by local authorities. It is suggested to report an assault as soon as possible.
If a warrant is out for someone in Cleveland OH who doesn't go to court when told to.how long do they have to arrest the person on the warrant and press charges?
Warrants never expire. They exist until canceled by the judge.
How long after malicious property damage can you still press charges My car was keyed?
depends on the statute of limitations in your state
Can simple assault charges be dropped?
Once you have been charged with simple assault, it becomes the People of the State vs. You, and the person (victim) you assaulted can't just drop it, because it is not his/her case anymore - it is the District Attorney's case.
