how long can you wait press charges.?
88155
It depends on the State and what type of crime you were a victim of.  For example - if you were  victim of sexual assault - you may have more time - but if it was a simple assault - you may only have one year.  In your example above - they most likely have a year - but a prosecuter is going to wonder why if they wait long to report it.  May only have a civil case after too long
934821
I just dealt with a case like this where an individual was told not to call on go near another person, they filled an order of protection and he ws not present.  He didn't even know it existed.  It was his own mother and step dad.  They lured him to the apartment complex by telling his aunt that his property was on the stoop.  He picked it up.  The next day he was just walking down the street and was picked up by police based on a description and arrested for violation a restraining order, fined and arrested.  I got him released ROR argueing the same points as some of your answers listed above but the short of it is he is going to county lock up if he doesn't beat the charge.  lawyers fees are expensive.  he can now only afford a public defender and they are way over worked, under paid and not to bright, I would expect probation or 30 days incarceration at county lock up and if you are not careful you will receive the same.  After the hearing the constable or someone will make one attempt to serve you and that is it.  You need to obey the order or face arrest.  Unless you have unlimited money for attorneys fee you shouldn't fight it.  Or you might be using the public pretenders office.  Work this out through a third party and be apologetic and humble.  Get this order dropped or you will run into this person and do some time.  This case was in Upstate NY but the laws are very common throughout the US and some places might add stalking.  Big jail time!  watch your step, the law is on the filers side, file a counter order asap.
434648
call this number: 1-888-382-1222. it is the national do not call list, it is active for 5 years. i called for both my home and cell phones, it takes 30 days after you call to be in affect. you can file charges on these people (companies) if they continue to call. good luck!!!
546669
Here in Canada it doesn't matter if charges are dropped or not....The fact that you were charged with anything will always pop up on the computer.If this is a major problem for you, than the only thing I can suggest is to take your complaint to the UPPER CANADA LAW SOCIETY........\n        \n         Good Luck
1172384
In certain states you can press charges on a person for that.
1023763
Depends on charge type, you have to convince a judge you have cause, but it is standard operating procedere in all DV cases. If you want it droped then you both have to apperar before the judge.\n\nGood Luck, Im looking at 1-3 years because of the system
22524
depending on where you are from..I am sure laws change from place to place..I would suggest speaking to a lawyer..most will allow you an hour of their time to sit and talk..for free...but the police cannot continue to pull you over or stop you for no reason..4 times for me ..I went to the police station..told them one more time and there would be police harrasment charges laid...it ended there..good luck to ya..gotta hate the cops on power trips
381795
First of all, I will normally wait about 10  maybe 15 minutes if they didn't call, because if something happened then they should have called and let you know they couldn't make it at that point in time.\nIf they called, then yeah, I would wait longer.
126864
You need to go to the police and file a report immediately.  Do not wait.
286939
Hello nv:\n\n72 hours without formal charges - no longer.\n\nOf course, all of it is too long, but that's the law.\n\nexcon
945756
wait until the promotion goes online... sometimes it takes a week or so.
1017391
Need more information.  It all depends on if criminal charges have been filed or not.  \n\nIf you have been charged with a crime there is no limit to when they can prosecute you if you avoid prosecution.\n\nIf you "haven't been caught" yet, then the average time is 7 years with the exception of some violent crimes such as murder.
967488
Appeal it.\n\nAsk them.
587764
The police can charge you with whatever they want.\n\nAnd, you can sue whomever for whatever you want.\n\nThe court will decide the issue, so it is up to the court whether there is a valid complaint.\n\nYahoo answers is not a court, so asking on Yahoo answers about the outcome of a trial is pointless.
610236
Call your bank and tell them you are disputing the charges. They should put your money back in to your account and contact the people who took it out to resolve the issue. You may have to go in and fill out paperwork, but if you want your money back that's what you will have to do.
157891
The police can detain any person at any time for reasonable cause and you can be held under suspicoun until you have been cleared or charged.  I believe there is a 72 hour limit on how long they may hold you till they must either free or charge you.
490415
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