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If the state is the one prosecuting the case (as is with most violent crimes) only the prosecutor can drop the charges. You may also get charges dropped yourself by motioning for dismissal for what ever reasons would hold such grounds.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoIf they are false, but it's very difficult.
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ADDITIONAL: It boils down to two questions.
1) A a result of the assault was the person arrested and charged with the offense, or did the wife petition the court for it? If it was the result of an arrest; it may prove difficult because even if she SAYS she does not want to go ahead with the case, the arresting officer(s) will be able to testify as to her injuries and/or what they observed at the time that led to their probable cause to arrest him. That may be enough to sustain the charge against them regardless of her preference in the matter.
2) On the other hand - if it was the wife that petitioned the court for the charge - she should try to go to court and request that the judge withdraw her petition.
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If you file a report for domestic violence can you cancel?
Unfortunately, once you have made the report, it cannot just be canceled. If you are trying to get the prosecuting attorney to drop the charges, you can contact the attorney and see if they are willing to drop the charges. However, even if you want the charges dropped, the prosecuting attorney has the discretion to decide to drop the charges and decide not to prosecute the case.
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.
Can you have the state drop charges of domestic assault in Maryland?
if they want to
Domestic violence case you would like to drop can you do it and how do you do it?
a case with my son would like to drop
What happens after a domestic violence report is filed?
he made me drop it because he said he did nothing wrong
How many hours of anger management should you do for court to drop the case against domestic violence?
The number of hours for anger management required by the court typically varies depending on the specifics of the case and the judge's discretion. It is best to consult with your attorney or court official to determine the exact requirements for your situation.
If your husband stands beside you in court on DV assault third as a witness that he did not press the charges against you as you were not guilty will you win?
Difficult to answer. If there was an arrest involved, the arresting officer(s) will also testify as to what they saw and observed at the time. If their testimony is strongly indicative of the fact that an assault did occur (i.e.: obvious injuries - etc) the judge may discount his testimony and could convict you anyway. What most people don't understand, is that in Domestic Violence cases it is not up to the victim whether THEY want to press charges or not. Domestic Violence is a criminal assault crime committed against 'the state.' Your husband may be a reluctant witness, but it is not within his power to "drop" the charges.
When was Pin Drop Violence created?
Pin Drop Violence was created in 2000.
You are 17 and out late you were caught with a guy friend who is 22 the police in Ohio They r pressing Contributing to the delinquency of a minor charges on him what can you do to drop charges?
don't be easy and he won't get charged next time
How do you drop charges against your boyfriend for domestic violence?
Yes, but only if it has not gone through court, and it is dropped by the one who accused them. If you were abused don't drop the charge, because they will do it again, get help, you DO NOT deserve to get abused.
What happens if the victim does not show up to a domestic violence case in New York?
The court will record the fact the victim did not turn up for a domestic violence case and it will be up to the victim's lawyer to decide what is next. Sometimes the victim of abuse feels threatened by her abuser or has been threatened to drop the case against the abuser.
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.
