How to File an Assault Complaint
Assault is defined as an overt act of violence by someone who has demonstrated an imminent threat of force. Filing an assault complaint is the first step in pressing charges against someone who has wronged you. If the judge accepts the assault complaint, then the case will move to trial in which formal charges can be executed.
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Make sure that you have a solid case. Do some research online to determine if your particular situation constitutes a crime in your district. The best way to research this matter is to use Internet connection to perform a Google search. Find out how you can receive free consultation from a legal firm.
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Hire a lawyer --- once you have established that you have a solid case for an assault complaint. Ask your friends and family for recommendations of lawyers whom they have used in the past. If your family and friends cannot recommend a lawyer, consult the Yellow Pages for a list of attorneys in your area. Select a lawyer and phone him to schedule an appointment for a legal consultation.
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Discuss your case with the lawyer. Include all the facts and presenting evidence (pictures, videos, witnesses, etc.), if possible.
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Talk to people who can corroborate your story --- for instance, your next door neighbor who heard your screams, a witness who saw the act or a police officer who documented the assault case.
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Accompany your lawyer to court to file the assault complaint. Make sure that you receive a copy of the complaint for your records.
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Tips & Warnings
Hiring an expensive lawyer is not necessary. Most assault cases are not too complex.
Consider filing a restraining order against the individual at the same time.
