Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
filing a report
i was threatened with a knife about 4 years ago by an ex boyfriend. can i still file charges against this person?
Asked on 9/05/06, 5:17 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: filing a report
You can file a report if the police will take it. However the statute of limitations for most felonies is 3 years. Even if he is charged with a crime proving it after 4 years would me very difficult.
Answered on 9/13/06, 6:14 pm
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