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How long do i have to press charges for assault in va?
Posted by:
ffx phil
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Date: July 10, 2014 02:26PM
Couple of months ago my ex's partner came to my home and damaged my car and verbally assaulted me. Had a few neighbors witness the whole thing as well as family members. I filed charges against him for destruction of property and thats it. I was told that since he didnt actually do anything to me i couldnt fiile for assault but now im seeing that assault and battery are two different things. How long do i have to press charges for assault??
Re: How long do i have to press charges for assault in va?
Posted by:
asdfsadfasdf
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Date: July 10, 2014 02:33PM
Phil, Call the police to see if it is too late.
Re: How long do i have to press charges for assault in va?
Posted by:
6TCXP
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Date: July 10, 2014 02:54PM
Virginia charges assault and battery as one charge. Virginia requires touching and a malicious purpose.
If he actually didn't do anything to you, then there would be no charge. But if he frightened you and touched you with intent, then he could be.
You should also contact the prosecutor who actually makes a charging decision. There should be a victim advocate in the prosecutor's office who would help you with this. Remember, once you make such an allegation, you are no longer in charge of what happens; you can't take it back.
If he actually didn't do anything to you, then there would be no charge. But if he frightened you and touched you with intent, then he could be.
You should also contact the prosecutor who actually makes a charging decision. There should be a victim advocate in the prosecutor's office who would help you with this. Remember, once you make such an allegation, you are no longer in charge of what happens; you can't take it back.
Re: How long do i have to press charges for assault in va?
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Fairfax County Artemis House
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Date: July 10, 2014 03:00PM
Fairfax County Artemis House (Fairfax County Domestic Violence Shelter) can help you!
(Voice) 703-435-4940; (TTY) 703-435-1235
Artemis House, which is open 24 hours a day, offers safe, confidential, emergency, and short-term residential services and supportive counseling to those who are fleeing physical violence from an intimate partner. Services include crisis intervention, safety planning, domestic violence education, and emotional support for shelter residents and their children. The program also offers assistance in obtaining resources for legal services, employment, housing, food, medical, and other needs.
Source: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dsm/dviolence/rscorganizationsatoz.htm
(Voice) 703-435-4940; (TTY) 703-435-1235
Artemis House, which is open 24 hours a day, offers safe, confidential, emergency, and short-term residential services and supportive counseling to those who are fleeing physical violence from an intimate partner. Services include crisis intervention, safety planning, domestic violence education, and emotional support for shelter residents and their children. The program also offers assistance in obtaining resources for legal services, employment, housing, food, medical, and other needs.
Source: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dsm/dviolence/rscorganizationsatoz.htm
Re: How long do i have to press charges for assault in va?
Posted by:
advice
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Date: July 10, 2014 09:12PM
The statute of limitations for a misdemeanor, like assault, is one year. You don't say what you mean by verbal assault, but words are almost never enough. There has to be fear of an imminent physical act, seperate from his words.
Re: How long do i have to press charges for assault in va?
Posted by:
Dumb troll
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Date: July 10, 2014 09:51PM
Dumb troll copied from here:
http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/how-long-do-i-have-to-press-charges-for-assault-in-938081.html
http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/how-long-do-i-have-to-press-charges-for-assault-in-938081.html