What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
Last year when I was living in Orange County, NY, I was chased down and beaten in a public park by someone I knew in the town after he and I had a verbal confrontation. I was with friends who witnessed it happening. It was one of the most humiliating events in my life, and I still feel affected by it.
I'd like to report the crime, but I'm reluctant to. Last year I briefly sold marijuana in small amounts, and I think that my attacker would tell the police if I tried to press charges. Since that time I've stopped using drugs entirely.
What is the likelihood that I would be charged with a crime if he told the police that I sold marijuana? What is the statute of limitations -- did I wait too long to report the assault? Is there enough evidence for my case to be taken seriously, and what could possible outcomes be?
Your help in this is greatly appreciated.
Last year when I was living in Orange County, NY, I was chased down and beaten in a public park by someone I knew in the town after he and I had a verbal confrontation. I was with friends who witnessed it happening. It was one of the most humiliating events in my life, and I still feel affected by it.
I'd like to report the crime, but I'm reluctant to. Last year I briefly sold marijuana in small amounts, and I think that my attacker would tell the police if I tried to press charges. Since that time I've stopped using drugs entirely.
What is the likelihood that I would be charged with a crime if he told the police that I sold marijuana? What is the statute of limitations -- did I wait too long to report the assault? Is there enough evidence for my case to be taken seriously, and what could possible outcomes be?
Your help in this is greatly appreciated.