Jay ZThe rape accuser may follow the music mogul’s advice and file a criminal complaint against him after presenting him with a civil lawsuit alleging sexual assault, her lawyer said Tony Buzbee.

In an emailed statement to TMZ, Buzbee said he would not rule out filing a rape complaint against Jay with New York authorities, saying, “What happens next is up to my client.” It is her case and what she will do, you will find out in due course.”

Under New York state law, there is no statute of limitations for alleged victims to file a first-degree rape charge.

As we reported on Monday…Buzbee filed a civil lawsuit against Jay-Z, claiming the rapper drugged and raped a 13-year-old girl Diddy at a party after the MTV Music Awards in 2000.

Jay responded that the rape allegation was “so heinous in nature that I am begging you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil lawsuit!” Whoever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked up, wouldn’t you agree?”

In his response to TMZ, Buzbee took aim at Jay, telling us, “I don’t normally take advice from an alleged perpetrator whose defense consists entirely of stupid personal attacks.”

At the moment, no one can imagine where the criminal charges will lead. But one thing is for sure: Buzbee is not afraid to take legal action against anyone, no matter who they are.

Additionally, Buzbee and his client, identified as “Jane Doe,” originally filed the lawsuit only against Diddy in October … and accused the Bad Boy Records founder and an anonymous celebrity of sexually assaulting her – while an unnamed woman watched.

Jane Doe then amended the lawsuit and identified Jay as the anonymous celebrity by refiling the legal document on Sunday.

As you know, Jay angrily denied all allegations in his fiery statement posted on Instagram.