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Q: Can a domestic violence case be open if it happened more than 6 months ago?

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Joseph Torri
Joseph Torri
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Riverside, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: More information is required to provide a thorough analysis. Domestic violence cases in general cover a broad area of the law. In general, it's possible to "open" a domestic violence case even if the facts arising out of the issue occurred more than six months ago.

Alexander Bakhache Perez agrees with this answer

Alexander Bakhache Perez
Alexander Bakhache Perez
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Fullerton, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Yes, the DA has up to 1 year to bring charges on a DV case.

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