Statute Limitations For Assault

Summary

The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in new york is generally three years. For hate crimes, misdemeanors have a two-year limit, and felonies have a five-year limit. Since the incident occurred in the 2013-2014 school year, it is likely that the statute of limitations has expired for both personal injury and hate crime charges. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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If a woman twisted had someone twist my nipple for being disabled years ago, am I able to do anything about it now?
Hi Dale! I'm sorry to hear about your experience. How many years ago did this incident occur? This will help determine if the statute of limitations has expired.
I think it happened during the * - * school year
Hi Dale! In New York, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases, including assault, is generally three years from the date of the incident. Since this incident occurred in the *-* school year, it's likely that the statute of limitations has expired, and you may not be able to take legal action now.
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Are there statute of limitations for a hate crime in that context?
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In New York, hate crimes generally have different statutes of limitations depending on the severity of the crime:
- Misdemeanor hate crimes: 2 years
- Felony hate crimes: 5 years
Given that the incident occurred in *-*, it is likely that the statute of limitations has expired for both misdemeanor and felony hate crimes.
Is there anything else you would like to know?