I was sexually abused by a man a year ago (I was 14 at the time) how can I press charges against him, what are my chances of proving what he did to me and how can I increase my chances of proving what he did
2006-07-29 18:27:29 · 14 answers · asked by gay_rocker1010 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
tell the police.
2006-07-29 18:28:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would have been difficult enough a year ago, at 14, and it's only much more difficult now.
The first question would be why did you wait an entire year to even tell anyone? Did your parents know? Did you tell them then? Why didn't they report this? Why is a 15 year old child asking about charging someone with a sex crime one whole year after the fact? This tells me that you did not go to the hospital and get checked out. They would have had to report this. So we assume the crime was not rape. If it was fondling, again, why didn't you tell anyone? There is no documented evidence. There is no adult that can help you prove your case. So at this time, (one year after the fact), there is nothing that can be done. In the future, if you feel that you are being abused, report it to the police then. Don't wait. Get documentation of it. Be able to prove what you are charging someone with. Get pictures of how you were injured. All of these things would be valuable in proving your case. Now, you don't have anything, and no one would touch this case. They know that you will lose.
2006-07-30 02:09:51 · answer #2 · answered by classyjazzcreations 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can report it, the crime that is. Your chances rely on your honesty. Do not add to it, so don't embellish the truth. You can't tell the same lie exactly everytime is a rule. So do yourself and your claim a favor and rely totally on your honesty. I am not saying this didn't happen to you, I am just saying remain honest in this at all times. If you embellish it to 'improve' your chances of proving it, you may fail and be regarded as unreliable and this man walks to do it again.
2006-07-30 05:23:04 · answer #3 · answered by midnightdealer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to tell your parents and then have them call the police. A report needs to be made, the sooner the better. The police will get you into some counselling and help you to get past this. If this happened in Texas you will be assigned a fake name so that your identity can be protected. If you want to ask anything else feel free to write back...
2006-07-30 01:39:01 · answer #4 · answered by Walter J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
today you are 15 what do your parents doing to help you with your abuse today they did nothing a year ago obviously they did not believe you so here you are a minor asking us what to do when you should be asking your parents caregiver foster parents etc etc to help you something does not sound right to me next step have you told your school principal about this attack did you go to law enforcement after it happened what do you want from yahoo you are a child do not incriminate other adults to get involved in this sordid matter if in fact it happened at all that is why we need yahoo screeners to help us here before someone does something wrong and then no more yahoo for people who love and use this service for genuine help and real questions this sounds like entrapment to me what do you think people?????
2006-07-30 01:40:54 · answer #5 · answered by vanessa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the police. If this person is not stopped, you will be only one of the victims. Police are trained to ask questions in this matter. You will likely see a psychologist with the department. Please remember that a sex offender who is not stopped and has their activity restricted will continue to assault.
2006-07-30 10:38:22 · answer #6 · answered by brenda c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to go to the police. They should even appoint a lawyer to you. ... You might have find your own lawyer. Whatever the price. you can't let someone like this be allowed to be in public. You may be able to stop it from happening to someone else! Think about that!
2006-07-30 01:32:58 · answer #7 · answered by theenormusnorm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be harder after this amt of time but pressing charges is a start and getting a lawyer...it would be great if you had some semen dna..that would sinch it for you write down details of clothing he wore each time his happened you might get lucky there and have a hair of yours still on them...im sorry bout this and good luck
2006-07-30 01:33:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try going to a school counsoler. They can start the process. If you come forward, it may incourage others that have had the same problem with this guy, to also come forward.
2006-07-30 01:34:12 · answer #9 · answered by lightningviper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to you parents first. Then talk to the police. Your parents will know what to do in your situation.
2006-07-30 01:31:03 · answer #10 · answered by starbirst 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the police station and make a report... they will help you from there.
2006-07-30 01:30:44 · answer #11 · answered by angelbaby6969 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋