answersLogoWhite

0

I would suggest doing it immediately. But it really depends on the state. Generally you first file a police report and then you have a year to press charges. Since you are pregnant, the police MAY do it for you, but you usually have to do it yourself.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Law

Can you press charges against your parents for choking you?

Yes, you can report the incident to the police, and they will investigate the matter to determine if charges should be pressed. Choking someone is considered a serious offense and can result in criminal charges being filed against the perpetrator, regardless of their relationship to the victim.


Can parents press charges against their own kids for stealing?

There is nothing that would prevent it. It is becoming more common as children get involved in illegal activities and need to fund them.


Can a 16 yr old boy go to jail for getting a 15 yr old girl pregnant?

It depends on the laws of the country or state. In some places, there may be laws that consider having sexual relations with a minor as a criminal offense, regardless of consent. The boy could potentially face charges and legal consequences.


Do you have to press charges if someone takes your car without consent?

No, you are not required to press charges if someone takes your car without consent. It is ultimately up to your discretion whether to involve law enforcement or pursue legal action.


Can the parents of the 18 year old girl press charges against her for dating a 15 year old?

In most places, parents cannot press charges for their child dating someone younger. However, depending on the age of consent laws in their state or country, the 15-year-old's parents could potentially press charges for statutory rape. It's important for all parties involved to be aware of and follow the laws in their jurisdiction.

Related Questions

Does someone have to press charges for simple assault in WY?

Yes - they are not automatically instated unless the assaulted person initiates the charges.


A women was sexually assaulted a week ago and wants to press charges can she?

Yes, but does not mean her lawyers can prove it in court.


Do you have to have a persons name to press charges if you were assaulted with a weapon?

Individual citizens can NOT file or press, charges against ANYONE. The most they can do is REPORT to law enforcement the event and then law enforcement takes over the investiagation.


Can you press charges on someone who shot me and tried to kill me?

Yes. They have assaulted you and broken the law. Call the police. The police have an obligation to investigate any shooting, they don't even have to have you press charges to bring them up on the shooter.


You were sexualy assalted at the hospital what can you do?

Press charges against the person responsible and take it to court. You can also sue the hospital and/or the person who assaulted you.


If you are 14 and live in the state of New Mexico and a 17 year old gets you pregnant can the state press charges?

Your parent can press charges against him


If you are 13 and live in the state of Alabama and a 17 year old gets you pregnant can the state press charges?

yes it is statuary rape and the state will press charges even if she consented


Does a parent have the right to press charges on an adult that assaulted their child?

if your saying that someone eles is pressing charges on another grownup cause the grown up just told the child that he or she is ugly or something like that then of course not duuu


You are seventeen and eleven weeks pregnant with your eighteen year old boyfriend can the state of Idaho press charges if your parents don't want to?

NO THEY CAN NOT PRESS CHARGES IF YOUR PARENTS DON'T WANT TO AND YOUR BOYFRIEND HAS TO BE AT LEAST 4 OR 5 YEARS OLDER THAN YOU IN ORDER TO PRESS CHARGES


Can you press charges against your ex-husband who got a 15 yr old girl pregnant in California?

You can only report a crime. You can not press charges if you were not a victim of the act, other than being the wife. In most cases a wife is prohibited from testifying against a spouse for something that happened during the marriage.


Can a 17 year old boy get in trouble with the law for getting a 15 year old girl pregnant?

If her parents press charges then yes, and if she presses charges then yes.


Can you press charges on the parents of a minor that assaulted your minor Son?

No. Citizens cannot press charges against anyone. Only a prosecutor can bring charges. You can REPORT the matter to the police and the police will investigate and take the proper action.If the assault is confirmed by the police, in all likliehood, they will take action against the minor as a juvenile matter.If you wish to take action against the parents, you will have to file a civil suit of some type against them.