How long after being molested can you bring charges and/or sue?
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How long after being molested can you bring charges and/or sue?
I want to know if I have a case against a sheriff who molested me when I was a teenager. I am now 41 years old and now I want to get justice for the sexual crime that was committed against me. I couldn’t wait until I was old enough to move away from that small town because I had no one I could turn to to talk about this issue. The sheriff is still an active duty sheriff as of today. I want to know, did I wait too long to bring this up? I’m just doing it now is because I have struggled with it.
Asked on December 12, 2011 under Criminal Law, Texas
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you are now 41 years of age and you were molested when you were a teenager, for you to bring a civil lawsuit against the sheriff that allegedly molested you and make a police report to law enforcement for a possible crimnal action you need to be aware that you claims both from a civil and a criminal aspect may be time barred by the applicable statute of limitations under the laws of the state where the acts occurred.
I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney who also practices personal injury law as to whether or not your claims may be barred by your state's statute of limitations where the conduct occurred.
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