can a case span over months without being thrown out mearly because a prosocuter hasent timmely brought cgarges against the accused or am i getting the run around that charges can still be filed
2006-09-11 21:58:57 · 13 answers · asked by pink lotus 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Statute of limitations can run years in child molestation cases. If he hasn't brought charges yet, then you don't have to worry about the lack of speedy trial!
I don't know your case, but a lot of times there is no physical evidence in these cases! If that is an issue, you can tell him the conviction rate for those without physical evidence is higher than those who have physical evidence!
2006-09-11 22:28:27 · answer #1 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are statute of limitations on rape and child molestation. I am not sure of the specific time and I believe (I could be wrong) that it's different state to state.
You should be able to check with a lawyer, the police or the prosecuter on what the statutes include. You should also be able to do a search for the revised statutes for your state, sometimes the info is there.
Definitely ask why they aren't filing charges. There is something about charges having to be brought within a certain amount of time due to the rights of the accused.
I don't know much about this area, so you end up with my general understanding of it all.
Good luck, I hope it works out.
2006-09-11 22:10:29 · answer #2 · answered by Mariah 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Speak with the Prosecutor's office and ask anyone that answers the telephone what the statute of limitations are. Listen, there are times when justice seems to move a bit slow but don't you think it's better to bring charges in such a way as not to give the perpetrator the possibility of getting away by some technical mistake? There may well be investigations going on that you are not aware of, too. Speak with the prosecutor; it's your right to be kept informed! He/she represents YOU.
2006-09-12 01:21:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-26 19:22:06 · answer #4 · answered by mckernan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are statutes of limitations on Rape and Child Molestation.
If there is enough evidence to support the charges then YES the prosecutors office SHOULD file the charges.
If they AREN'T, ask them why!
2006-09-11 22:02:34 · answer #5 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe talk to the District Attorney, if possible, about the fact that the Prosecutor that was assigned to your case has not processed it in a timely matter and you would like another one assigned to you. I doubt if a matter of months would not allow you to go ahead and get this case in the works. The statue of limitations on rape is much longer, but I am not a lawyer, but I have seen cases that are years old.
2006-09-11 22:08:36 · answer #6 · answered by shardf 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You haven't told us the country or state/province so there's no way to look up the law.
In many jurisdictions the statute of limitations is tolled during the child's minority. That's how they managed to convict and to sue so many priests a decade or more after the crime.
2006-09-11 22:14:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you don't have a lawyer you need to get one. Sounds like the runaround to me. I believe the statute of limitations is seven years. Call the office of your state Representative and they can guide you to the correct information.
2006-09-11 22:16:05 · answer #8 · answered by valducci53 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like the run around. You have a reasonable time but the longest I know of is 5 year.
2006-09-11 22:05:29 · answer #9 · answered by Shanigirl 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
there should not be any,crime committed it still there for life till death.it like crime then 10 years then ur clean,no one can charge u for rape or child sodomy.all persons who commit crime should never be clean no matter how long and how old.even a 98 year old man should be charged for child sodomy.
2006-09-11 22:09:16 · answer #10 · answered by mak_nit_crimson 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋