Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

I work vallet parking and got caught joyriding in a customers car the owner didnt press charges on the spot and the cop that showed up reported that there was no damage on the car so now I just wonder how long does the owner have to press charges against me.


Asked on 8/09/10, 6:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

A complaint can be made for several years. That being said, the longer time goes on without any action, the greater the chance that a complaint will not be forth coming. If you were not arrested on the night of the incident, it is very unlikely that you will be charged with a crime.

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Answered on 8/15/10, 8:22 am


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