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Yes. Private citizens do not make or "press" criminal charges. The state makes that decision, and often proceeds against defendants without the desire or consent of the victim.
Practically, prosecutors are sometimes unable to go forward with uncooperative witnesses and victims, especially with misdemeanor charges, were the state is unwilling to devote limited resources the trial.
What else can I help you with?
Can simple assault charges be dropped if victim does not testifies?
state can pick up the charge if they want.
Does someone have to press charges for simple assault in WY?
Yes - they are not automatically instated unless the assaulted person initiates the charges.
Can you get a lot of jail time if you violated parole with simple assault charges in Pennsylvania if so what is the maximum term?
YOU CAN BE RESENTENCED ON THE ORIGINAL CHARGE, PLUS TIME FROM ASSAULT!
What would be the charge for an adult who assaults a minor?
It depends on the type of assault (Simple - Sexual - Battery - Weapon - etc) and the age of the minor. Assault is 'assault' no matter the age of the victim but it can be enhanced by additional charges of cruelty to a minor - or similar type charge.
Can a prosecutor add more charges to simple assault charge in nh?
A prosecutor can't add any more charges than you have committed.You may have commited more crimes than simple assualt whilst commiting the crime, eg affray(basically assault in a public place)
What is a simple assault charge and punishment for a minor in Mississippi?
The charge of simple assault is the same whether you are a minor or an adult. There are no "special" offense charges for minors. The only difference is in how you are handled by the legal system. As for the punishment - there is no way to know. It is completely dependent on the seriousness of the offense, and what your past history might be.
Can simple assault charges be dropped if that person is your significant other?
An assault committed upon your 'significant other' is Domestic Violence. The likliehood of that being dropped is slim to none.
How much time will a juvenile get for simple assault and 2 possession charge?
Robbery is a felony - simple assault is a misdemeanor. If both charges arose from the same incident the prosecutor MAY combine the charges and hit you with the felony offense and 'enhance' it to account for the lesser offense. You are probably looking at a felony charge. Since no information is given about the offense, or your a past criminal record, it is impossible to estimate.
Can you own a handgun if you have a simple assault charge in Pa?
absolutely NOT!!!!
Does a dropped simple assault charge go on a person's record in the st?
Any charge that is dropped does remain on your record as an arrest, if indeed you were arrested for it. It just doesn't show as a conviction.
How can you get a job with a simple assault charge?
If you qualify for it, you can petition to have the conviction expunged.
How do you expunge your simple assault charge?
i have a charge that happen about 7 years ago can it be expunge in the state of mississippi
