San Diego, CA asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Federal Crimes for California

Q: 2 years ago I was in a domestic violence relationship. I didn't press charges against him because he will threatened me.

I have witness seeing him hit me,also we were in an elevator that has camera and he smacked me. There are pictures of my face brused because he beat me so bad that I have to go to the hospital. Can I still press charges now? And he has priors to a dv case.

1 Lawyer Answer
Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: i doubt police will pursue a case that is 2 years old.

a lawyer needs a lot more info?

how long since you lived with him? why now? etc

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