Criminal Law/rape statures

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Expert: - 4/26/2005


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I realize that statue for rape in cal. is 10 yrs for aggravated assault and six years for non aggravated assault.  My incident was over six years ago and i blocked it out and I quit my job, changed my name, blocked my family and my friends out of my life.  I guess you can run but you can't hide.  My life has been destroyed.  Recently my perpertrator contacted me saying he wants to give me 10,000 to help me because he knows he ruined my life. I did not accept, was a slap in the face but it woke me up.  I did a report, police want to tape me and no doubt he will not deny it.  But the statue is up for prosecution is there any loop holes that would void the statue.  When he openly admits it to me?
That he offered me 10,000 on his own.  That I was diagnoised with post traumatic depression and I totally blocked it out.  It has cost me my career and everything.  Besides weapons and DNA is there any other situation that will allow me to go forward with prosecuting regardless of California Statue, does any one in congress have ability to allow me to go forward?

Thank you,

Cari

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Hello Cari,

   You are asking me questions about a case that is being handled by the California police.  I have no business getting involved with your case or their investigation.  I am sorry for your years of hardship and trouble but the best thing you can do is follow their advice and talk to the investigators about the things that you have asked me.

  Good luck and I hope that things turn out well.

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Please do not ask me about potential jail sentences that you, your friends, or family might receive in court. There is no way for me to know that. Only a judge could answer a question like that. I am also NOT a probation officer or parole officer so I cannot answer questions that relate to parole or probation. Also please keep in mind that every state has different laws. If you are planning to ask a question about a specific law or criminal charge that pertains to your state only it could be difficult to answer. I also cannot give you legal advice on what to do or what not to do in court. Retired police officer with 26 years experience. Worked in the patrol division as well as over 14 years in the detective bureau. Investigated a wide range of crime such as murder, rape, robbery, theft, fraud, missing persons, and other very sensitive crimes. I am available to answer your questions about criminal law and especially as it applies to police work. I taught at the police academy for several years and am especially knowledgeable about search and seizure. Any question about criminal law is welcome! Please don't ask me to do your homework or ask me questions that obviously come from your teachers or professors. I also do not do online interviews or surveys. Young people need to gain face to face interviewing skills. Local police officers usually are very agreeable to assist in these assignments.

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I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience. I investigated almost every type of crime including murder, rape, theft, missing persons, fraud, and domestic abuse. I am very knowledgeable about search and seizure and taught at the police academy for several years on a variety of subjects. I can answer questions that a lot of attorneys cannot since they do not have "street experience".

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Bachelor of Science degree in Criminolgy from the University of Maryland.

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