Sexual Assault - What do I do now?

Does anyone no much about legal business here. I was sexually assaulted by a guy I knew who was 18 at the time. I was 15, but unfortunately I have little evidence. Would it be smart to press charges?
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advice from Guest1131089 | 10-11-2007 20:21 | E : 0 | S : 0
Not really because if you have little evidence then the case probably wouldn't go through

But if it is worrying you or causing you any pain
Try and go see somebody about it

I also suggest you go see a doctor
Just incase you have picked anything up from you assaulter
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advice from Guest1134490 | 10-12-2007 04:48 | E : 0 | S : 0
absolutly, being assulted is a crime . The law really depends on where your located. If your in the states find out what age is considered statutory rape. If your in canada i think its 14 , dont quote me though. If the assult was recent like within the last 3 to 6 months do something about it. if it was longer than that seek cousiling that supports your healing.
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advice from Guest1147232 | 10-14-2007 00:16 | E : 0 | S : 0
look up the statute of limitations in your state. in most states adult/minor sex contact crimes are strict liability which means many defenses for the perpetrator are not available. if you sue in civil court instead of "pressing charges" you could get damages and the burden of proof is a preponderance of the evidence (lower) than beyond a reasonable doubt (higher) in criminal proceedings.

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advice from Guest1288088 | 10-30-2007 18:46 | E : 0 | S : 0
Its going to be nearly impossible to press charges now. the best thing to do is take care of yourself by getting some counseling to deal with it. peace

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advice from Guest1517862 | 11-26-2007 15:38 | E : 0 | S : 0
Unfortunately, there's also a statute of limitations. Better check your state laws first.

Also, speaking from personal experience here, it would probably not be worth it, honestly. Getting involved in something like that is very hard on the victim, because they try to prove that it didn't happen first. (including councelling, video recorded conversations, hard questions, and even lie detector tests.) Personally, I felt more violated by the cops than the actual incident. My suggestion to avoid it, and seek help if necessary.
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advice from Guest3285745 | 12-18-2007 16:54 | E : 0 | S : 0
I would. I am. I was sexually assaulted @ 15 too and coincidentally by someone who was 18. I'm assuming it's been a little longer since it happened to you than it has been for me, becuase I'm only 16 right now. Anyway I have no direct evidence. I have x-rays from my chiropractor, but of course no one can say for sure that the assault is when the damage occured and I have a couple friends that I told about it after it happened. I also gave them the name of one of his friends I knew he talked to about it though and admitted it too. I don't know what evidence you have, but you may be surprised where you could come up with some. If you've told anyone about it, they could be proof, especially if you've talked to a counselor or therapist. Hope that helps
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advice from Guest1977331 | 01-15-2008 18:11 | E : 0 | S : 0
To the people who are leaving advice here, sexual assault does not always mean rape. The emotional damage is the same whether is was rape or molest though
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advice from Guest2034998 | 01-15-2008 19:15 | E : 0 | S : 0
My friend was raped when she was 13 years old, she is now 18 and finally decided to press charges. there is no way that when it comes down to getting sexual assaulted there is such thing was "enough evidence" don't listen to th idiots that tell you otherwise, chances are he is going to end up in jail.
or end up being a 30 year old with a 7oclock curfew, lile my friend's rapist is right now/
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advice from Guest2084265 | 01-15-2008 22:57 | E : 0 | S : 0
well, depends
how much time has passed?? like, how old r u?
i think a case like that gets closed as soon as a certain amount of time passes (maybe 5 years, not sure).
if there is still time, then do what you feel is right, do what you wont look back on and regret.
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