Yes indeed you can. Talk to your lawyer about that.
More information is needed. What kind of assault? Are you released on bail awaiting trial? Are you convicted and now simply have a record?
No, nor was her brother ever charged with murder. He was charged with Manslaughter and Assault, thus has pled "not guilty" to these charges. He is currently awaiting trial.
The police or the victim are the only people who can press charges in an assault case.
It depends on the state. Some do not allow "assault on assault" charges.
Assault
It is best to press charges immediately after the assault or as soon as possible to ensure that the police report is accurate and that the ruling is in your favor.
If you were charged with a felony assault and the charges were dropped, you do not have a criminal record. The charges can be picked up by the state at a later date.
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.
They can try. Without your cooperation it may not get far.Added: FIrst of all, INDIVIDUALS can NOT PRESS CHARGES! They can only file complaints with law enforcement. Then the prosecutor's office PRESSES charges. It may also depend greatly on just what type of "Assault" the question is referring to. (SIMPLE Assault - ASSAULT and Battery - SEXUAL Assault???)
He is in jail, awaiting trial on Capital Murder charges.
ASSAULT is defined as an UNWANTED TOUCHING.
Local police station.