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Aggravated Assault occurs when the assault involves the assailant causing great bodily harm. However, many states define great bodily harm differently. For instance, the state of Illinois defines it as any action that results in the following: Loss of consciousness, temporary or permanent loss of eyesight, broken bones and/or teeth, multiple contusions, multiple lacerations, or any single laceration that requires 8 or more stitches. An aggravated assault cant be deemed to be a "simple assault" or plain "assault" if it is determined that there was in actuality no injury caused to the victim. The only other possible way is if a prosecutor offered a plea to the defendant that an admittance of guilt will only result in a simple assault charge.
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∙ 13y agoThe prosecutor is who would be able to drop charges.
Added: Aggravated Assault and Battery is a crime against the state. Once the report has been made and official action taken, the victim cannot "withdraw" their complaint. As stated above, only the prosecutor has that authority/ability.
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Can a wife in Scotland drop assault charges against her husband?
no
Can you have the state drop charges of domestic assault in Maryland?
if they want to
How do you drop assault charges in Virginia?
One way to file assault charges in the state of Virginia is to have police officer come to your home. A person can also visit the local courthouse and press charges there.
How do you drop charges simple battery in Georgia?
I just spoke with the DeKalb magistrate and was told that it is possible to drop simple battery charges as long as you do it BEFORE the hearing date.
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.
Is there a law out there for 2nd degree agree assault were wife can drop charges on husband if it the first affense?
no one u press charges they are final the person who u pressed charges on will have to answer to those charges. you might be able to drop them afterwards depending on what the judge chooses to do.
Can simple assault charges be dropped?
Once you have been charged with simple assault, it becomes the People of the State vs. You, and the person (victim) you assaulted can't just drop it, because it is not his/her case anymore - it is the District Attorney's case.
Can a child drop battery charges filed against a parent?
Not an underage child.
Can a wife drop assault charges after a police report has been made?
No. Once the police report has been made and an arrest made, only the prosecutor has the authority to "drop" criminal charges. You may contact the prosecuting attorney and request that the charges be dismissed, but it is not up to you.
What if you do not want to press charges any longer?
just let the police know. Answer Go to the particular police that charges were filed with and tell them that you would like to drop the charges. If the person has other offenses, sometimes the police will not drop the charges even though you want to...such as assault, domestic violence, etc. They can take over at some point and it will not matter if you wish to drop charges. If it is an isolated incident, usually they will drop the charges at your request. It depends on the situation, the police agency.
What if your boyfriend beat you the police took pics then they told him about thisis this illegal from the police point of view?
once the police is in it,your boyfriend would be facing charges, may be a misdeminior or a felony. the only way he could be left relief of those charges is if the girlfriend drop charges against the boyfriend, but he might still be in his record as an assault and battery offence.
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.
