Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I had a small push and shove match with someone In southern California about early of last December. She threatened me about six weeks ago she was going to file a criminal motion on me. There were no witnesses, so it is my word vs hers. It was in self defense since she took a few swings at me. I did it to get away cause she was blocking me in a hallway. Is it too late now since there may be a statue of limitations on this? I feel why will the DA wait so long to do anything or let her call the shots. She seems to only threaten me about this situation and contact me when she is angry at something. Any help is truly appreciated.


Asked on 5/24/18, 10:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

No statute of limitations will apply for quite a while. Nothing you can do will stop her, AND contact with her would probably provoke more problems for you. If it is he said/she said, without witnesses or other evidence, then the police and DA would hesitate to file charges. Let it die a quiet death. Contact me if and when charges are filed.

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Answered on 5/29/18, 9:19 am


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