the person who attacked her is 17 now
2007-07-18 11:07:45 · 16 answers · asked by b_luck_17 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
well it depends on the state. for instance, California has 10 year statute of limitation on molestation cases. the victim was five and her attacker was 12 when it happened so he would tried as a juvenile. i believe he can be tried and even pay for emotional damages if the victim's parents can establish a claim. check with your state to see statute of limitation before you contact a lawyer. encourage your friend to present this case and have the person pay for what happened. if it doesn't seem to affect the child now, it would be a serious issue later in her life. tell your friend she has nothing to lose in trying
2007-07-18 12:15:13 · answer #1 · answered by Ally cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The case would be very difficult to prove, and the 17 year old could not be tried as an adult for something done when he was 12. With no evidence, and nothing but an accusation from a 10 year old on something that happened when they were 5 will not stand. Seems to be it would be reliving the painful moment for no reason. This is very unfortunate for the victim. If you know that the offender is 17 now it must be someone close to the vicitm, which adds complexity to the case. Very sad.
2007-07-18 11:22:34 · answer #2 · answered by Bryan S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Without a knee jerk reaction
Factors he was 12 year old so will probably get away with it due to the testimony of a 10 year old remembering what happened when she was 5, and also probably didn't understand what was happening. Probably the severity of the attack could be a factor
and ?? why the 5 years wait.
May do more harm than good
2007-07-18 11:22:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the statute of limitations of your state.
Unless there is some cooberating evidnce, the D/A is going to have a real proof problem, no physical evidence and one persons word against another on a crime from 5 years ago with a child witness.
2007-07-18 11:21:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm analyzing a e book via Jodi Picoult on the 2nd which bargains with this comparable difficulty - in common terms it replaced into the mummy who shot the culprit. I have not got any thought what would take place if I caught somebody doing that. i comprehend while my own sons have been molested via a neighbour, i had to kill him. the fad is excusable. it is not justifiable. yet excusable and that i would not factor a finger of blame.
2017-01-21 08:42:54 · answer #5 · answered by jacynth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where you live, there is generally no time limit for turning in a sex offender. The punishment may not be the same, especially because details will now be more foggy, but it will still be taken seriously in court.
2007-07-18 11:12:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In Texas, yes, the statute of limitations is ten years from the 18th birthday of the victim.
2007-07-18 11:32:09 · answer #7 · answered by Michael H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the law in your state. Some states have a limited amout of time..
2007-07-18 11:16:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I think it depends on your nation of origin and your state's statue of limitations. Also that is a very young age to be considered a liable witness. Than again I am hardly qualified to answer this question.
2007-07-18 11:11:27 · answer #9 · answered by trigunmarksman 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Check the statute of limitations in your state.
But it will be hard to get a conviction after all this time.
2007-07-18 11:13:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋