Q: My ex broke bones in my shoulder last year. He was charged with tampering with evidence as he was apparently carrying
Marijuana with him and tried throwing it out. The PD never charged him with assault. What legal action can I take? I have medical records showing my injury.
A: You can take your medical records to the District Attorney's office for the county where the crimes were committed. You can ask the prosecutor to charge assault causing bodily injury family violence. You can then go on Justia and obtain a personal injury to file a civil case for assault against your ex. Don't wait too long the statute of limitations is running on the civil case. Good luck.
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