Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Domestic Violence
on 9-7-97, i was the victim of domestic violence my wife against myself. it was documented and witnessed by a neighbor but i never reported it to the authorities.
is it too late to report it now? I was told I have up to 4 years but am not sure
we are divorced and problems with her temper are arising again.
thanks
--name removed--
Asked on 11/18/00, 8:49 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: Domestic Violence
The statute of limitations for a misdemeanor is one year, and 3 years for a felony.
However, the fact that the statute has run will not prevent you from using this incident to obtain a domestic violence restraining order.
Answered on 11/29/00, 4:15 am
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