Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Statutory Rape Statute of limitations

My 17 yr old daughter has given birth. The father is 19. Under Ca. Penal code 261.5 this is a misdameanor due to the age difference. I want to know if there is a statute of limitations with respect to my filing a complaint and charging him with statutory rape.


Asked on 4/10/98, 3:30 pm

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Robert E. Drescher Law Offices of Robert E. Drescher

Statutory Rape Information

You do not handle this type of case, only the District Attorneycan file charges against the father. The sooner the better for filing a complaint.============================================================If applicable to this message: "This transmission does not create an attorney-client relationship. I will not be representing anyone without a written agreement signed by all parties. Answers to questions are for general information only and should not be construed as legal advice in any particular jurisdiction. If you need legal advice for a specific legal problem seek the services of a knowledgable attorney in your area or locale."=============================================================

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Answered on 4/29/98, 11:49 am


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