in january 2007 I reported statutory rape in the county where where it occured. the officer in charge interviewed the supect and said he thought he was guilty. the supect told me the officer was trying to help him, let him work as long as possible, to save the money to pay his bond, so he won,t have to stay in jail between the arrest and the court date. and also the officer wants a certain magistrate on duty when he turns himself in so his bond won't be so high.If the officer and the county is corrupt, who do I turn to from there.
2007-03-06 01:44:43 · 4 answers · asked by bubean 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The Attorney General's Office for your state would be your next step. That said, there is a lot of missing information from your story. How old was the "victim?" How old was the suspect? How do you know what happened? What evidence is there? What were the circumstances under which it happened? These facts are going to affect whether or not anyone even cares. If you're just an angry mother trying to get your 16 year old's 19 year old boyfriend in trouble, then your case is going to be at the very bottom of the AGO's priority list. If it is a serious case, however, the AGO is definitely where you want to go. You should be able to get their information easily by entering "Attorney General Office" and your state into any search engine.
Remember this: if there is no PROOF that it happened, there is nothing the police could have done about it. It may be that the police officer believed it happened, but could not prove it. And there is not necessarily anything wrong with helping the suspect get his life in order. Again, a lot of it depends on the circumstances, and you don't tell the whole story here. I'd discuss it with the Attorney General and you'll know for sure then.
Good luck!
2007-03-06 01:55:32 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Statutory Rape is a touchy subject, usually it includes 2 consensual partners with one being older than the other. The officer should remain impartial but he only has the duty to file the charge, he cannot control it's outcome once filed. The DA does. If no warrant has been issued it is the DA's fault and not the department's or officer's. I'd call the DA and find out the status of the charge. If it has never been filed then I'd hammer the officer or follow unit up who does that.
2007-03-06 01:50:47 · answer #2 · answered by dude0795 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should contact your state Attorney Generals Office where they will be able to guide you in your issue!
Best wishes!
2007-03-06 01:47:55 · answer #3 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the officers supervisor if that doesn't work then the sheriff, then if that doesn't work the dist. attorney, just keep going up the chains.
2007-03-06 02:48:39 · answer #4 · answered by Tiggs 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋