My question involves criminal law for the state of: Virginia
My husband was with a 14 year old in 1979. He was in his 20's. She got pregnant and a few years later, took him to court for child support. Life has gone on and the child grew up and visits once in awhile. A few weeks ago his granddaughter accused him of sexual assault which after being interviewed by the sheriff's office he admitted that he did fondle her. Well, the girls mother didn't want to stop there (I guess she's afraid he won't get enough time over it.) So, she took it upon herself to bring up the fact that he raped his then sister-in-law who was 14 at the time. It wasn't forcible, but they say it is because of her age. She never pressed charges against him and still doesn't want to. She wants this to stay buried, but the mother of the grandchild wants to pursue it. My question is, can they do anything with that since it's been so long ago and the victim doesn't want to press charges. Can they still pursue him on rape charges since there is no statute of limitations in the state of Virginia?
My husband was with a 14 year old in 1979. He was in his 20's. She got pregnant and a few years later, took him to court for child support. Life has gone on and the child grew up and visits once in awhile. A few weeks ago his granddaughter accused him of sexual assault which after being interviewed by the sheriff's office he admitted that he did fondle her. Well, the girls mother didn't want to stop there (I guess she's afraid he won't get enough time over it.) So, she took it upon herself to bring up the fact that he raped his then sister-in-law who was 14 at the time. It wasn't forcible, but they say it is because of her age. She never pressed charges against him and still doesn't want to. She wants this to stay buried, but the mother of the grandchild wants to pursue it. My question is, can they do anything with that since it's been so long ago and the victim doesn't want to press charges. Can they still pursue him on rape charges since there is no statute of limitations in the state of Virginia?
Sex Offenses: 38 Year Old Rape. Need Help on This One
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