The Police and your lawyer
Added: To report a criminal incident report it to the police - for a civil suit for damages contact an attorney. l
It is classified as 'Domestic VIolence' or 'Domestic Assault,' and is a criminal offense. Assault and Battery are both also intentional torts, for which she could file a civil lawsuit. However, any damages she would receive (such as medical bills) could be considered as a part of their divorce action.
I would suggest doing it immediately. But it really depends on the state. Generally you first file a police report and then you have a year to press charges. Since you are pregnant, the police MAY do it for you, but you usually have to do it yourself.
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.
If you'd like someone to be held criminally liable, go to the police station or call the police and make a police report. The police will investigate and prosecute. In some states, a civilian can swear out a warrant. Go to the local magistrate to find out whether you can, and if so how.
You can file for a restraining order or temporary protection order to legally require the person to stay away from you and your home. If the person continues to pose a threat, you may consider pursuing a court order for eviction or contacting law enforcement for assistance.
You can file assault charges in any state.
Call the police and file an assault charge.
To file fraud charges on someone, call the police. A person may also wish to call the police and file a report as well. This depends on what kind of fraud it is.
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.
Local police station.
Yes.
File charges and have the assailant arrested.
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.
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
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The longer you wait the less seriously they will be taken.