My youngest sister (13 now) just came to us & reviled that a fam. friend moletsed her about 4 years ago. Looking back, we don't know how we looked past it. Can we still press charges? In Michigan.
2006-10-23 16:42:05 · 13 answers · asked by notAminiVANmama 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
First degree (penetration) sexual misconduct is 6 years. I believe the other degrees are about the same, but when I pulled the statutes from Michigan, they did not include notes on limitations. So you should be okay, but go to the authorities, anyway. This person deserves to have his life scrutinized. If he's done it to your sister, he probably has done it to someone else and may be doing it now to another little girl.
Also, there are a number of resources out there for little or no cost. Law enforcement, your local church, a number of internet support groups, etc., should be able to point you in the right direction. Your sister and family will need all of the help that you can get during this tough time.
Contrary to what some other people have posted, there are limitations to this type of crime so you should act as soon as possible. The only crime in which there is not statute of limitation is murder.
2006-10-23 17:00:22 · answer #1 · answered by Jamir 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The statute of limitations is the time limit after commiting a crime that the criminal can be prosecuted. On a capital crime, like murder and Rape, There usually is no statute of limiation. On more basic crimes the statute is usually 7 years. You will probably not have a lot of luck in prosecuting this man. However; you should report it immediately. This guy could be doing this to other girls and they might be afraid to tell anyone also. So by breaking the ice you might bring other victims forward and get this guy off the streets. This guy could be hurting other people as we speak. Put him under the magnifying glass. Turn him in!!!
2006-10-23 16:50:16 · answer #2 · answered by Traveler 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
statute of limitations:
states that affected party must take action within 2 years of incident (for financial recovery, consideration)
molestation is a felony crime. Felony criminal indictment is not limited by the statute of limitations
So yes, you can (and probably should) press charges.
I do caution, however, that proving the accused is guilty may be considerably difficult.
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for clarification:
A common law legal system might have a statute limiting prosecution for crimes called misdemeanors to two years.
In such a state, if a person is discovered to have committed a misdemeanor three years ago, he or she cannot now be prosecuted for it.
Or a contract can only be sued upon for breach of performance from six years after the contracted performance became due.
good luck
2006-10-23 16:44:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think there's a federal statute of limitations, it'd depend on state & local (city). But I think it's usually more than 4, like 10 or 12...
2006-10-23 16:44:24 · answer #4 · answered by kundalinicat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no statute of limitations on such a charge. I would suggest to get the charges to stick, she consult a detective or the police and have them set her up with a wire and confront the guy. She can privately ask him why he did it and have it on tape when he tries to explain himself.
2006-10-23 16:54:40 · answer #5 · answered by xovenusxo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have 7 years before the statute of limitations is up. It is a national law, so it doesnt matter where you live. Go to the police!
2006-10-23 16:47:41 · answer #6 · answered by Smart Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am from michigan. Without some type of proof, or if the relative has been in trouble for this before, you may not be able to. If you do, the relative will have to confess or you will most likely have a jury trial.
2006-10-23 16:46:01 · answer #7 · answered by Nikitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Statue of limitations is 7 years for small misdemeanor crimes
since a family friend did this crime is classified as a felony
yes you can still have the person charged for the crime there is no statue of limitations on felony crimes
2006-10-23 16:46:37 · answer #8 · answered by Melody-Lynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITs a statue like the statue of Liberty, but with limitations u know , and that extra T . mmm i think....
On the real, it means that some crimes have a certain amoiunt of years before they expire and the criminal can not be prosecuted for taht crime anymore. There s no statute of limitation for Murder or Rape , for example.
2006-10-23 16:43:52 · answer #9 · answered by pickemeeeeeeeeeeee 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
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2006-10-24 17:18:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋