If a person was jumped and beaten up while working out of state, then returned to their home state, can they bring criminal charges where the assault happened without going back there? Or do they have to return to give a statement in person? Can a lawyer handle this on their behalf?
2007-03-17 21:37:23 · 5 answers · asked by TJ 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Criminal charges are brought by prosecutors in the state where the offense occurred. The victim has to report the crime to the police, help identify the perpetrator, and show up to testify at the trial. The constitution guarantees the right of the accused to confront the accuser, so you have to show up if you want the person convicted.
2007-03-17 21:48:46 · answer #1 · answered by meg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-10-07 19:40:47 · answer #2 · answered by Opal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can make a report with your local law enforcement. They will send a courtesy report to the agency with jurisdiction. If it goes to court, you will at some point have to return to where the crime happened.
2007-03-18 08:01:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well of course there is less evidence, police can't photo the injuries and the such, so don't except anyone to be arrested, but you can file a police report long distance
2007-03-18 06:07:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to go back and testify when called , if you hope to get justice.
2007-03-18 00:44:59 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋