QUESTION
I was continually raped in Patterson, N.J by a 25 year old male when I was 12 that led to pregnancy? Can I file for criminal charges now? I am now 30.
Asked on Jun 03rd, 2014 on Criminal Law - New Jersey
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My legal guardian, my aunt, made me lie about who got me pregnant. I was too afraid to talk back then. When I turned 18 I couldn't face the past it was still too emotional. I am still haunted by flashbacks of what happened to me. This rape caused me to suffer depression.
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It is my understanding that there is no statute of limitations on rape. Because there is no limit on the time in which you must file a criminal complaint, you can still fle complaint.
See the statute below.
Rape ("Sexual Assault"), No time limit
N.J. Stat. § 2C:1-6(a)(1)
Answered on Jun 04th, 2014 at 1:43 PM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship