Lancaster, CA asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for California

Q: i was assaulted last night, the cops came, i pressed charges, noone was arrested. no further action was taken.

last night, some people that live in my apartment building kicked down my front door, and dragged me out of my apartment. 4 women beat me with sticks while several men started smashing up and destroying everything in my house. the police were called immediately, told them everything, and i even told them exactly who they were...and they did nothing. they saw the damages to my person and my property, and told them i wanted to press chargers, and they still did nothing. no arrests were made or any thing . i dont know what to do

1 Lawyer Answer
David Michael Lehr
David Michael Lehr
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Ventura, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Go to the station and ask to speak with a sergeant.

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