Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
i was assaulted at prom. i filed a complaint with a deputy sheriff. he didn't file any charges what should i do?
Asked on 5/18/10, 8:58 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Forget about the deputy; go see the local magistrate and request to file your complaint.
Answered on 5/23/10, 9:55 am
Michael Sprano
The Sprano Law Firm, LLP
If it was a sexual assault, the magistrate won't issue a warrant based on a citizen complaint alone. In that case, call the sherift's dep't and ask to speak to a supervisor, and/or call the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
Answered on 5/23/10, 6:05 pm
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