Statutes of limitations for filing assault and battery charges after the incident?

Answer 1

In Canada, there is a 6 months statute of limitation for summary conviction offence. If the prosecutor decide to proceed by criminal act, there is no prescription.

Do not forget that the more you wait before filing a charge for assault, the more the defence lawyer is likely to argue that you do not have credibility.

Answer 2

The statutes vary depending on the state or country. It will also depend on what level of crime assault is defined at in that location. It might be a felony and it could be anything from two years to no limit at all.

Answer 3

The statute of limitations varies by jurisdiction. Typically felony crimes like assault have longer periods of time before the charges are barred. Some states do not have a statute of limitations on felonies. Check your state or country to see what they say.

Answer 4

This depends entirely upon the laws of State in which the assault and battery occured and what type/degree of assault/battery was commited...

For the most simple form of assualt/battery the statute of limitations may be 6 months to 1 year,for more severe forms the statute of limitations may be 1-5 years.Each state has its own laws,if the assualt/battery was severe enough to be a felony then Federal Statutes of limitations may exceed the state statutes.

Answer 5

The following is general information:

An assault should be reported immediately or as soon as possible. The longer the victim waits the less likely the case will go forward. Authorities usually question why a victim would wait and might suspect ulterior motives. The victim should call the police as soon as they are able, seek medical treatment for any injuries and have photos taken of any injuries. The police will assist with photos. Statutes of limitations vary in different jurisdictions. You need to check your particular jurisdiction for the type of assault.

To press charges a certain process must be followed. You can file a charge for assault at your local police department. You will need to provide all the information possible such as the victim's name, assailant's name, where it occurred, time and date, a description of the assault and more. The complaint will later be filed with the prosecutor's office who will decide whether to prosecute.

Answer 6

Individuals do not press or make criminal charges. The victim can report the act to the police at any time.

Answer 7

how long does a D.A. office have to file assault and battery charge

Answer 8

It will depend on the jurisdiction in question. It may also vary based on the severity of the crime.