go to the cops and tell them.
Call your local police department and tell them your story.
In Georgia the statute of limitations for personal rights of action is generally two (2) years.
What is the sentence for assault and battery in california ?
'Assault' (sometimes called "simple assault" is an assault by unwanted touching using your hands or fists. 'Assault and Battery' means an unwanted touching using your hands using some striking object.
Absoultely. Assault & Battery is actually a felony offense in many/most jurisdictions.
Assault and Battery, is a felony offense and should be reported as immediately as possible, so that law enforcement can take action to investigate, identify and apprehend the offender. Unless the victim is medically incapacitated, the longer the complainant/victim waits to to report the offense, the more doubt and question can be introduced into the motive for delay on the part of the complainant. Massachusetts has a six year statute of limitations for most criminal charges.
Assault and battery charges can cost tax payers money. The reason for this is many assault cases must go to trial.
This is gay.
No, assault does not necessarily have to include physical contact. Verbal attacks, threats and general harassment are all forms of assault. If contact is made, then it becomes battery, which is a separate charge often heard in tandem with assault. (Assault and battery!)
Depends on the circumstances. Take a look at the link for the actual punishments versus the type of assault and battery.
Assault of any type is a criminal offense and you would start by reporting it to your local law enforcement agency. As a practical matter, because of the length of time that has elapsed, you may encounter difficulty in filing the report. If the assault was related to a "domestic" disturbance you could file for a restraining order.
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???)