There is no requirement that charges be dropped because you have been out on bail for any period of time in Georgia.
Added: Your eventual trial is covered under the "speedy trial" rule and the fact that you are still out on bond means only that your attorney and/or the prosecutor are asking (and granting) waivers of the 'speedy trial rule.' Contact your attorney/public defender for further information.
In Atlanta, there is no specific time limit on how long a person can be out on bail before the charges are dropped. The duration a person can be out on bail varies depending on factors such as the severity of the charges, the progress of the legal proceedings, and the decisions made by the court. It is essential for individuals out on bail to comply with all court orders and requirements to avoid potential consequences.
no one u press charges they are final the person who u pressed charges on will have to answer to those charges. you might be able to drop them afterwards depending on what the judge chooses to do.
As the victim in a criminal case, Steve cannot drop the charges himself. It is up to the prosecutor's office to decide whether to pursue the case or not, even if Steve no longer wishes to press charges. However, Steve can communicate his desire to the prosecutor or court to potentially influence their decision.
A person may be able to get their drug charges lowered by negotiating with the prosecutor for a plea deal, providing helpful information or evidence to the authorities, or showing willingness to participate in a rehabilitation program. Hiring a skilled criminal defense attorney can also greatly aid in negotiating a favorable outcome.
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.
If a family member steals the car of a deceased relative, it is considered a criminal offense. The appropriate course of action would be to contact law enforcement to report the theft and begin the process of pressing charges. Additionally, the estate of the deceased may have legal recourse to retrieve the stolen property through civil litigation.
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.
You cannot drop charges. The state presses and/or drops criminal charges.
You can't drop the charges, the prosecutor must do that. In most cases if you do not wish to assist in the prosecution they will do so. However, they may still carry on.
the person who filed the charges can drop them, the judge can drop them, or the police can drop them.Another View: Once the defendant is charged by law enforcement or the prosecutor's office ONLY the prosecutorcan make that decision.
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.
lightning forms when negative charges drop to the lower parts of a cloud and positive charges build up on the ground below.
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No
No. Private citizens do not have the right to "press" or "drop" criminal charges. If the crime has been reported to the police, the prosecuting attorney's office then has the sole ability to decide whether or not to pursue the charges.
yes you can
Unfortunately, once you have made the report, it cannot just be canceled. If you are trying to get the prosecuting attorney to drop the charges, you can contact the attorney and see if they are willing to drop the charges. However, even if you want the charges dropped, the prosecuting attorney has the discretion to decide to drop the charges and decide not to prosecute the case.
Only the government can.