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can i proscute a person for child molestation in one state if the person lives i

can i proscute my father for molesting me when i was a child with me living in ca and him in wv? is there a time limit on the case?


Asked on 10/16/03, 12:22 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Schles Law Office of David Schles

Re: can i proscute a person for child molestation in one state if the person liv

It doesn't matter where either of you live now. The prosecution would have to take place where the crime occurred when you were a child. You should contact the prosecutor with jurisdiction in the county where the abuse took place.

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Answered on 10/17/03, 5:00 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: can i proscute a person for child molestation in one state if the person liv

The statute of limitations, time limit for filing a complaint, would depend upon which state the conduct occurred, and your present age. In many states the statute of limitations is tolled during the time the injured party is a minor.

You should resubmit your question with additional information.

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Answered on 10/17/03, 2:39 am


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