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Can you have charges dropped against someone who assaulted you with a weapon in tx?
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.
Can you have a civil suit for simple assault?
No. Simple assault is a crime. There is probably a mirror tort (assault) for which you can make a civil action.
If your husband stands beside you in court on DV assault third as a witness that he did not press the charges against you as you were not guilty will you win?
Difficult to answer. If there was an arrest involved, the arresting officer(s) will also testify as to what they saw and observed at the time. If their testimony is strongly indicative of the fact that an assault did occur (i.e.: obvious injuries - etc) the judge may discount his testimony and could convict you anyway. What most people don't understand, is that in Domestic Violence cases it is not up to the victim whether THEY want to press charges or not. Domestic Violence is a criminal assault crime committed against 'the state.' Your husband may be a reluctant witness, but it is not within his power to "drop" the charges.
Why must a defendant be informed of the charges against them?
A defendent has to be faware of his charges that way he knows what he has to testify to
If someone drops charges for battery M1 can they go back and press charges later?
Citizens cannot "press' or "drop" charges. That function can only be done by law enforrcement or prosecutors. Citizens CAN refuse to either complain or testify in their case. Once they have refused to complain, or refused to testify, it is unlikely that they would be able to re-institute the complaint once they had dropped it.
Charged with assault and a hate crime but you didn't do it?
It is going to have to be PROVEN that you were the one who committed it or were involved. It would help for you to have a good alibi or corroborating witnesses who can testify on his behalf against the evidence of the opposing side.
Can a 5 yr old be forced to testify?
No minor (18 and under) can be forced to testify and for those who are not minors you can face charges if you do not testify.
What does it mean to have someone testify for or against you?
If you testify against, you argue against them.. If you testify for then, you agree with them and support them
Is it legal to pay a witness to testify in court?
No, it is illegal to pay a witness to testify in court. This is considered bribery and can result in criminal charges.
You cut your boyfriend by accident he had to get stiches he did not press charges or anything but the state did and charged you with aggravated assault can you get a lawyer and beat this?
absolutely if your boyfriend is willing to testify for you and talk to your lawyer. But some great advice would be to tell the whole truth and not leave anything out.
How can someone testify if they are not a witness?
They can't. Only subpoeana'd witnesses may testify at a trial or hearing.
Role of victims of crime should play in criminal justice?
Report, press charges, testify.
