How long do I have to press charges against someone
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How long do I have to press charges against someone
a man pulled a gun on me and I was wandering how long of a grace period do I have to press charges if I feel nessacary
Asked on June 29, 2009 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.S., Member, Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Although I do not practice law in the State of North Carolina, the general rule is that an individual can be prosecuted for a crime as long as the defendant is charged within the applicable statute of limitations. Pulling a gun on someone could potentially constitute several different crimes; therefore, it is impossible to determine what the applicable statute of limitations would be in this instance; however, it is unlikely that the statute will pass in less than a year or two.
Another thing to keep in mind, however, is that the longer you take to report a crime the less likely the police are going to diligently investigate it. Therefore, if you have been the victim of a crime, I strongly suggest that you either consult with an attorney or contact the appropriate law enforcement authorities so that the matter can be resolved expeditiously.
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