Q: Can I still report a dv assault that happened a year ago and how?
I did not press charges because it's my wife and the mother of my child. She falsely accused me of it and was arrested. The case was dismissed/not prosecuted after 6 month pre-trial. I have video evidence and pictures of her attacks.
A: If the assault is the same incident for which she was already arrested and the case was dismissed, then no as that incident has already been adjudicated. If the assault is a new separate incident, then perhaps. Call the police and have them investigate. Their report may get forwarded to the DA who will decide if charges are warranted.
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