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Q: In Virginia can assault and battery charges be dropped by the victim?
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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.


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Going ONLY on the information disclosed in the question - -It is stated the criminal assault charges were dropped, but no mention is made of the the no-contact order being lifted.Even if the assault charge was dropped - if the no-contact order was not lifted you may NOT go home and/or contact your partner.


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Can UK assault charges be dropped?

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Can you have charges dropped against someone who assaulted you with a weapon in tx?

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