I just found out that a member of my family was molested 6 years ago by a family member. Is there anything that we can do to obtain justice for what that person did? Can they still be accused?
2007-11-20 07:31:13 · 4 answers · asked by 72801 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Probably if you care about the victim, the place to start is not by seeking vengeance against the perpetrator.
Get the victim the counseling that s/he needs, then worry about any legal matters.
Of course, that is if your priority lies with the victim...
2007-11-20 07:42:11 · answer #1 · answered by Barry C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the Statute of Limitation laws in your unidentified country.
In most countries, also, the SoL doesn't start to run on a crime against a minor until the minor becomes an adult, so the age of the victim at the time is a factor too.
Richard
2007-11-20 07:34:11 · answer #2 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just as it is important to get the victim help and counseling, it is equally important to get this person off the street so that they don't have a chance to harm anyone else.
2007-11-20 07:53:45 · answer #3 · answered by honeyb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local State's Attorney about the statute of limitations in your state.
2007-11-20 07:34:26 · answer #4 · answered by Eric D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋