Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

stranger

victim of a sexual assault,date rape drug. assailant fled when police arrived,how do I file charges on an unknown stranger? Police not helping or listening


Asked on 2/13/06, 9:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: stranger

I'm very sorry this happened to you. May I respectfully suggest: 1) Contact your local rape crisis center or hospital. 2) Preserve any evidence you may have (e.g. underwear) that might have the assailant's DNA. 3) Consider hiring a private detective -- there are lots of surveillance cameras out there, were you anyplace where there might have been one? 4) Find someone to talk to, for example a licensed counselor, therapist, support group, minister, or rabbi. 5) Write to your local elected officials who oversee the police agency whose officers gave you the brush-off (city councilpeople or county supervisors).

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Answered on 2/13/06, 9:23 pm


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