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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.
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Is there a law out there for 2nd degree agree assault were wife can drop charges on husband if it the first affense?
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.
I have a friend Jason who has had burglury charge against him from my friend Steve PC 459 California Penal Code Can the victim Steve drop the charge on Jason?
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.
How does a person get their drug charges lowered?
CorruptionCases of police officers convicted of shaking down citizens, or even drug dealers, puts prosecutors in the position of having to review all of the cases in which these officers were involved, as their credibility as witnesses is called into question. Prosecutors have, in the past, dropped pending charges and retried prior convictions in such cases.Lesser offenseIf you are arrested for multiple offenses, and at least one is a felony, the prosecutor may drop the lesser charges and only prosecute the major charges.CooperationIf you are willing to give information to the police about others you were arrested with, or others involved in the drug trade, they may drop or reduce the charges against you in exchange for your testimony.
Can simple assault charges be dropped?
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.
What if a family member steals the car of the deceased?
If you really mean to tear this family apart have the executor of the estate contact the police dept. and file larceny charges. Theft is theft and stealing from the dead is the worst theft of all... Have the executor of the estate call police and report the vehicle as stolen have said family member arrested for grand theft auto (a felony charge).. Let said family member go through the process of being arrested,jailed,posting bail,and being arrained by the court...Then on the day of said family members criminal trial have the executor ask the court to drop the charges....thus teaching the evil doer a very good lesson... However if said family member is not very well liked then allow the charges to remain and let them be convicted of grand theft....
How do you drop charges simple battery in Georgia?
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.
How can charges be dropped with Contributing to the delinquency of a minor and When do i need to drop them?
You cannot drop charges. The state presses and/or drops criminal charges.
Can I drop charges against the victim?
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.
If your boyfriend is arrested for kidnapping you and sexually assaulting can you drop the charges before court date if over 18 yrs of age?
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.
Who can drop charges?
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.
What if you do not want to press charges any longer?
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.
How do you drop criminal charges on a defendant?
lawyer
Do charges drop off after you turn 18?
No
Can you drop tresspassing charges?
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.
If you press charges on someone and then drop the charges and the case is closed can they reopen the case so you can press charges again?
yes you can
Can a victim drop assault charges?
Yes, a victim of assault can choose to drop charges against the perpetrator, but the decision ultimately lies with the prosecutor handling the case.
If you file a report for domestic violence can you cancel?
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.
