Only by court order. It does not matter if the victim doesn't want it issued. The State of WA issues it anyways, to protect the alleged victim. I have an order against me from the city. It did not matter that my wife of 15 years did not want it put in place. I still cannot go home or have any contact with her until I am proven innocent of my charges. The crazy part is , I can have all the contact I want with our 3 children. I just cant go home, or I guess 500 feet from OUR HOME. Guilty until proven innocent. Just get used to it.
TC
No, as a victim, you cannot drop charges against the perpetrator. The decision to pursue criminal charges lies with the prosecutor and the court, not the victim.
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.
Yes, in a criminal case, the victim cannot drop charges. The decision to prosecute lies with the state, not the victim. However, the victim can choose not to cooperate with the prosecution, which may impact the case's outcome.
Yes, a victim of assault can choose to drop charges against the perpetrator, but the decision ultimately lies with the prosecutor handling the case.
Yes, a victim can request to drop charges in a criminal case, but ultimately it is up to the prosecutor to decide whether to proceed with the case.
Yes, a victim can request to drop charges against the accused, but ultimately it is up to the prosecutor and the court to decide whether to proceed with the case.
Generally not. The prosecution is in the hands of the prosecutor, and only the prosecution can decide to drop or pursue a case.
Probably not. A no-contact order has to run its course of months that was ordered. You may however go to court to get the order dropped. There may be conditions that need to be met when doing so.
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.
Yes. It is almost twice the Drop Zone's size
not 100% but fairly sure it was called the hangmans drop. paulmcq
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.