2006-11-27 05:45:02 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I was just a young child when it occured and now I'm 21 and I now have PTSD because of it. In Arkansas, can I take him to court and make him pay for what he done to me?
2006-11-27 07:55:11 · update #1
It depends on state law and whether your state has a statute of limitations for the crimes he committed. After all this time, it may be difficult to prove, but you should still contact the police. The person may be molesting other children and it may cause the police to watch him/her more closely, resulting in an arrest.
Also, if the person has any significant assets, you may be able to bring a civil suit against him/her. The burden of proof is much lower in a civil suit. This is why all the former altar boys are suing the Catholic Church. They may not be able to get the priest convicted, but they can get money from the church.
2006-11-27 22:02:32 · answer #1 · answered by Well, you asked... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is usually a statute of limitations on these crimes, could be 5-10 years depending where you live. There are cases where the crime has been suppressed and just recently remembered, like if it happened when you were a child, that are allowed to go to court as if it just happened.
2006-11-27 05:54:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the charges and the state. But seriously, it is going to be very hard to prove such charges after 13 years.
2006-11-27 06:24:33 · answer #3 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT depends on the charges.....many states have a statute of limitations....and I think(don't quote me on this) that its like 5 years for sexual aligations like rape.....however, you might be able to take him to civil court.....collect damages....I would consult a lawyer....
2006-11-27 05:51:24 · answer #4 · answered by yetti 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state.
2006-11-27 05:53:34 · answer #5 · answered by Reported for insulting my belief 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds fishy
if i was a juror i would wonder why you waited 13 years - alot of evidence goes away after 13 years...
2006-11-27 05:56:44 · answer #6 · answered by BigD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, many people who were abused as children have taken these molestors to court.
2006-11-27 05:46:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can not judge someone for old crime
but if you accused before and police couldnt catch him , for sure you can tell the police that you found or yuo sow that guy out on streets.
2006-11-27 05:58:34 · answer #8 · answered by The Wizard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as long as you are willing to testify and press charges.
2006-11-27 05:47:55 · answer #9 · answered by AnnieD 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO. THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS HAS RUN OUT..
2006-11-27 05:48:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋