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If you drop them now, you're letting him know he can just get away with whatever he wants and walk all over you. You can still drop the charges, but it's on your head. If it happens again, the police are less likely to help you out seriously, because you are not taking this seriously. * In cases of domestic violence the state can prosecute the offender without the Survivor being a part of the process. All that is needed is the report and testimony of the arresting officers and in some instances medical reports and/or testimony from an attending paramedic, nurse, doctor, etc. Even if the surviving victim could rescind their accusations the issue of weapons would stand and the accused would still be subject to prosecution.
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∙ 15y agoIf the subject has already been identified and arrested it is too late to make that "go away." Once an arrest has been made, only the Prosecutor's Office has the authority to drop or dismiss the charges. If you do not wish to cooperate in the prosecution of the individual, you would have to speak with the Prosecutor's Office and make your unwillingness to go cooperate known.
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∙ 15y agoNot really. You were the "victim" but, legally speaking, the crime was not committed against YOU, the crime was committed against "the state." It's not a "personal" thing, that's why it is prosecuted in criminal court instead of as a 'tort' in civil court. You can speak to the prosecutor handling the case and indicate your reluctance to assist in the prosecution of the case, perhaps some alternative can be arrived at.
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∙ 14y agoNo. The decision to drop any charge is made by the prosecuting attorney.
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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.
Can the victim of aggravated menacing drop the charges?
Once the charges have been placed only the prosecutor's office has the authority to 'drop' them. The complainant/victim may advise the prosecutor's office that they are reluctant to pursue the matter, but the decision is no longer their's to make, it is up to the prosecutor.
Can the victim of assault drop the charges in Iowa?
Generally not. The prosecution is in the hands of the prosecutor, and only the prosecution can decide to drop or pursue a case.
If someone press charges on me and dies is case dismissed?
Not necessarily. It can depend on the type of case. If a murderer's victim dies, they don't drop the charges against the person that murdered them, do they?
Can you have charges dropped against someone who assaulted you with a weapon in tx?
YOU cannot have the charges dropped by yourself. Such an assault is a crime against the state and only the prosecutor can 'drop' the charges. If you are a reluctant 'complaining witness' speak to the prosecutor about your hesitation to go forward.
I was a victim invovled in a simple assault in New Jersey how can i drop the charges?
If you are not being represented by an attorney, you simply go to the courthouse and tell them you want the charges dropped. There should not be any fees involved with this.
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.
Can the arresting officer drop a charge on you?
no, unless you report something that conters the reason you got charges (if they are even related)Added: The police do not have the power to drop charges against you. Only the prosecutors office can do that.
How can charges be dropped with Contributing to the delinquency of a minor and When do i need to drop them?
You cannot drop charges. The state presses and/or drops criminal charges.
After filing assault charges on someone is it to late to drop the charges?
Call your local District Attorney's Office and tell them you no longer wish to pursue charges. Once you sign the Citizen's Arrest form that gives them a right to arrest the suspect. In order for something to be a crime there has to be a victim. If you decide not to follow through and not go to court, there would be no victim/crime. You could also be jailed for failure to show up for your subpoena but that wont happen most likely.
How can you drop sexual assault charges in NJ?
If you are the victim and it was reported to law enforcement it is probably too late to "drop" the charges. Sexual assaults are characterized as crimes against the state and once investigation and prosecution have begun it is too late to stop it. You can contact the prosecutor or investigating agency and declare that you would be an un-willing witness but even that might not be successful.
Who can drop charges?
the person who filed the charges can drop them, the judge can drop them, or the police can drop them.Another View: Once the defendant is charged by law enforcement or the prosecutor's office ONLY the prosecutorcan make that decision.
