Ukiah, CA asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Legal Malpractice for California

Q: DA says dont know what happend but we lost your case ? victim of violent crime sue for failure due process on DA?

dept of consumer affairs and Board of dentistry investigated an man for unlicensed unauth. practice of dentistry since they only enforce Licencees they turned it over to San mateos DA office for criminal prosecution...... they had enough evidence, expert testimony, victim, text messages and ect. how did this happen? statue of limits is up now im stuck with $$$ for reconstruction on my face and mouth?? can they do that ?? just not file ? I have a right to press charges on some one who ruined my face?

1 Lawyer Answer
William John Light
William John Light
Answered
  • Legal Malpractice Lawyer
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: The Dept of Consumer Affairs and Board of Dentistry have no obligation to refer a case for criminal prosecution or to advise you of the statute of limitations for a civil case. Speak to some attorneys about your case to confirm that the statute of limitations has, n fact, run.

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