How long do you have to file a police report after a dog attacks your dog and causes damage?

Answer 1

Opinion:Law enforcement must be notified in order to begin an investigation. The longer you delay, the more suspicion there is that either the assault wasn't as serious as you say it was, it never took place in the first place, or that you are filing it in retaliation for some other incident. Answer:I'm not aware of any statutory time-limit on reporting the offense, but as a practical matter the more time that passes between when it occurred and when you report it will throw suspicion on your motive for reporting it NOW (e.g.: revenge?). If you were assaulted why WOULDN'T you want to report it right away? Answer:Considering the two answers previously, it is important to be aware that conviction is predicated upon evidence and proving that a crime occurred. The longer you wait, the less evidence there is, and the tougher it will be for Law Enforcement to gather it. In the absence of evidence, typically a conviction cannot be obtained, making the reporting of an old crime rather pointless.

One other thing to consider is that there are statutes of limitations for most crimes. However, if the assault was of a sexual nature, this limitation can be quite long or non-existent in some states. For the most part, victims of sexual assault (especially in the case of a minor) is seven years or until the age of 21, which ever is greater. In the state of Virginia and a few others, there is no statute of limitation at all for any felony. So, if the assault was of a sexual nature or not, provided you can establish that it was felonious, you can report it 100 years after the fact. Just keep in mind that the amount of evidence is directly related to the possibility of conviction.

Answer 2

24 hours.