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.
Yes, a victim of assault can choose to drop charges against the perpetrator, but the decision ultimately lies with the prosecutor handling the case.
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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.
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.
Generally not. The prosecution is in the hands of the prosecutor, and only the prosecution can decide to drop or pursue a case.
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.
Not an underage child.
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.
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.
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.
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.