If the crime took place in 1999 can I still bring up charges? I was 19 and in college then. I know it's been about eight years but it's taken this long to realize that it wasn't my fault. I realize I should have said something about it then and it's going to be very hard to prove now, but is it too late? Can anyone suggest a website that would be helpful?
2007-08-04 08:42:36 · 3 answers · asked by ~Squoosh~ 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I see. I'm not quite sure what to call it. I wasn't injured physically. Just mentally traumatized. And I didn't say no. I didn't say anything. I was in shock. I told this guy I was dating in college that I was "ready" to have sex. I was a virgin at the time. So two seconds later he grabs me and throws me into the bathroom, bends me over the toilet and.....does his thing. It was over quickly. And I ran out of the bathroom and out of the dorm crying. That's pretty much it. He did apologize the next day though.
2007-08-04 08:55:19 · update #1
no. i live in a different state now.
2007-08-04 09:00:04 · update #2
You probably are too late. Most states have a 7 year Statute of Limitations. The easiest thing to do is to call your local law library and ask the reference librarian to help you find it. They can't give you any legal advice at all. BUT, they can help you find the appropriate statute.
2007-08-04 08:56:19 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did the offense happen in the state where you live?If so go to the police station&ask a detective.Or call on a line that isn't 911.The usual police number.Or do you have a rape crises center?Or a health dept.?
2007-08-04 15:58:46 · answer #2 · answered by ejacks48 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The statute of limitations varies by location. 8 years may or may not be to long. It is also important to consider the details of what happened. 'Sexual trauma' could refer to more than one actual crime.
2007-08-04 15:47:59 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋