Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

I stabbed someone. How long does he have to press charges. I live in Ga.


Asked on 8/20/16, 6:29 pm

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2 years (or longer, depending on the actual offense charged)

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Answered on 8/20/16, 9:05 pm
Lawrence Lewis Lawrence Lewis, P.C.

A stabbing should be an aggravated assault. The statute of limitations is seven years. However, the victim does not press charges. The victim reports the crime and the state presses charges. Good luck

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Answered on 8/22/16, 9:06 am


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