Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

assault

a person hit me in the face. i filed a report with the police. Who took down the info. such as lic.plate no. and wittness info. The person that hit me was contacted by the officer. he told the officer that he was the person thathad confertation with me,but he did not hit me. I have a wittness that said he saw him hit me. I am supposed to pick this person out in a line-up for the officer. I would like to know what are my legal rights and what happens after this.


Asked on 12/24/02, 10:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: assault

Show up for the lineup and make your pick. Repeat your version of the facts to the officer assigned to your case, being as consistent as possible with what you alleged before. The police and prosecutors will do the rest.

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Answered on 12/27/02, 9:28 am


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