Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
what is the virginia Statute of limitations fir pressing charges agaist someone for giving my child beer?
Asked on 5/10/10, 6:35 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathon Moseley
Moseley & Associates Law Firm
I believe that this would be a Class 1 Misdemeanor.
See:
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+4.1-306
As a result, charges must be filed within 1 year.
NOT when you complain or write a letter or talk to someone.
The actual case must be started within 1 year.
You would probably want to go to the Sheriff's office and ask for the "MAGISTRATE" bringing any cooperative witnesses withyou and any other documentation.
Ask the Magistrate to swear out a warrant for the crime.
Alternatively you can file a criminal complaint with the Sheriff's office and ask them to investigate.
Answered on 5/17/10, 4:49 pm
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