Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

limitations on child molestation

I am a victim of child molestation and was wondering what the limitations were on convicting someone. I was seven years old at the time and now I am 28, but did not remember the molestation until now. I supressed these memories for all these years. Is there somthing that I can do to bring this person to justice?


Asked on 7/15/01, 10:58 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Peter Bark Bark & Karpf

Re: limitations on child molestation

the statute of limitations is five years from when you reach your 18th birthday, so you are barred from any criminal proceedings. I only do criminal work so I am not sure if you can proceed with a suit for money damages. Check with a civil lawyer.

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Answered on 7/16/01, 4:06 pm
Garry Hanlon

Re: limitations on child molestation

To my knowledge, all statutes of limitations

both civil and criminal have run.

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Answered on 7/16/01, 6:12 pm


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