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Is there a statue of limitations on sexual assault in Texas?

Asked over 2 years ago - Cedar Hill, TX

I was sexually assaulted 6 years ago (age 22) by an exboyfriend. A knife was held to my throat & I was raped while the police were outside my apartment. I didn't press charges due to fear but eventually got an order of protection. I've been in counseling for several years because of the trauma & am now ready to now do something about it. Is it to late to press charges? If so is there anything that I can do?

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Paul Holt Walcutt

Reputation Level 15

Answered over 2 years ago. Criminal Defense Attorney in Austin, TX.

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The police have ten years from the date of a sexual assault to file charges (TX Code of Criminal Procedure 12.01(2)(E)). Call 311 (the police non-emergency line) to start this process.

Disclaimer: This answer is provided as a public service and as a general response to a general question, it is not meant, and should not be relied upon as specific legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship.

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Cynthia Russell Henley

Reputation Level 20

Answered over 2 years ago. Criminal Defense Attorney in Houston, TX.

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You can report it to the police who will make a report. The report goes to the prosecutor's office to determine if they will pursue the case. Given that people have a greater understanding of the mental processes a victim goes through in these cases, there is a better chance these days of prosecution.

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