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How much jail time can you get for assault with a weapon n resisting arrest in the state of Georgia which the state has taken over the case since victim would not press charges?
The entire premise of your question is faulty to begin with. Victims cannot decide whether to 'press charges' or not. Only the state has the ability to press charges, especially in a case such as you describe which involves a felony assault. Therefore: it is the state which chooses whether or not to prosecuite you and the victim has no say in the matter.
Can a person press charges for fighting?
It depends on the fight. If someone got hurt to an extent the victim could press charges. Yes they can the person who pops it off (first to punch) can get lock up ps.you can press charges on a lot of stuff
Will prosecution drop case if the victim drop charges on a theft case?
Not necessarily. The prosecution (The State) does not need the participation of the victim. Furthermore, the victim cannot "drop the charges" since the charges are not brought by the victim. The charges are brought by The State on behalf of the victim - who may or may not wish to participate. Occasionally, at the request of a victim, The State may agree to drop the charges.
What is the process of pressing charges for a minor theft?
Civilians cannot "press charges." Only law enforcement and prosecutors can "press charges." However, you can REPORT the offense (and whom you suspect) to law enforcement and they will investigate and take action if they find enough probable cause that the offense occurred, regardless of the age of the perpetrator.
If no charges are pressed by the victim of theft can you go to jail?
Persons/victims do not PRESS charges! The State's Attorney or the U.S. Attorney (depending on the crime) place the charges. Even with a reluctant complainant/victim, if there was enough evidence and/or probable cause to arrest you, indict you, and send you to trial, there is every reason to believe that you could be found guilty.
Can the state or district attorney pick up charges if the person refuses to press them?
Criminal charges are not pressed by an individual, they are always pursued by the state. Only the state or district attorney can press charges.
What happens if the state motions to prosecute a domestic violence offender after the charges are dropped?
Assuming that you mean the charges were originally taken by the victim and dropped by or at the request of the victim, Then if the state (in GA at least) motions to prosecute (typically domestics) on behalf of the state, then the charges stand and the victim takes on the role of victim/witness in stead of victim/complainant. The state can continue to pursue domestic violence charges and prosecution in domestic situations now due to laws adopted after years of battered spouses dropping charges against their abusers because of fear and misguided loyalty.
If you are 14 and live in the state of New Mexico and a 17 year old gets you pregnant can the state press charges?
Your parent can press charges against him
If you are 13 and live in the state of Alabama and a 17 year old gets you pregnant can the state press charges?
yes it is statuary rape and the state will press charges even if she consented
If convicted of burglary in the state of Nevada what is the sentence?
It can carry up to 10 year prison sentence with the charges depending on the class of the felony.
How can someone press charges on another for property damage?
An individual cannot press charges. Only the state makes that determination. If you would like the state to consider criminal charges against a person, contact the police and report the incident.
Is it possible in the US for a complainant plaintiff or State witness in a criminal case to withdraw the charges or case against the defendant?
The person who was the victim of or witness to a criminal act is technically the complainant for the State's case. The victim becomes the State's witness, not a plaintiff. As such, it is not the victim's case, but the prosecutor's case. The prosecutor does not--and should not--just drop charges because a victim asks for the charges to be dropped. In addition, because the victim and witnesses are the State's witnesses, the Court can compel you to appear and testify. A victim cannot withdraw the original complaint, nor impede a court case. The prosecutor's staff will help a nervous or fearful witness to testify. But only the prosecutor can decide whether to offer lesser charges in a "plea deal"; prosecutors do not need the victim's permission to allow the defendant to plea, but the victim might be consulted if the deal means significantly less prison time. So the answer to your question is No, a victim cannot withdraw charges especially once the prosecutor already has the case.
