My brother is going through this now. he just filed assault charges on a guy that sucker punched him. He punched back...and then got jumped by 4 other guys. All I can tell you is what the police told him. Once the first punch is thrown it doesn't matter how many times you punch the guy back..its self defense.
Local police station.
Yes.
File charges and have the assailant arrested.
You can file assault charges in any state.
One way to file assault charges in the state of Virginia is to have police officer come to your home. A person can also visit the local courthouse and press charges there.
Private individuals are not permitted to file criminal charges. You may report the assault to the police, regardless of the age of the accused. The police and the prosecution make the determination about whether or not formal charges will be pursued.
In Nebraska, the statute of limitations for filing assault charges typically depends on the severity of the offense. For misdemeanor assault, you have one year from the date of the incident to file charges. For felony assault, the time limit is generally three years. It's advisable to consult with a legal professional for the most accurate guidance based on specific circumstances.
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
The longer you wait the less seriously they will be taken.
Not usually. Although you can file criminal charges for assault.
They can try. Without your cooperation it may not get far.Added: FIrst of all, INDIVIDUALS can NOT PRESS CHARGES! They can only file complaints with law enforcement. Then the prosecutor's office PRESSES charges. It may also depend greatly on just what type of "Assault" the question is referring to. (SIMPLE Assault - ASSAULT and Battery - SEXUAL Assault???)
What you are looking for is a statute of limitations. This varies from place to place. If you have been assaulted, call the police. The authorities make the decision about whether or not to file charges, not you.