Like if someone place charges on you and you have been arrested but not been to court yet can the person still drop charges?
2006-07-21 13:52:03 · 4 answers · asked by classy chic 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Criminal charges are made by a prosecutor, and only a prosecutor may dismiss a case once it has been filed. An accusor may tell the prosecutor he or she would like to see the charges dismissed, but the final decision rests with the prosecutor.
2006-07-21 14:29:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jake 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jake is right on point! In NY once the person is arrested charges can not be dropped by anyone but they can be dismissed by the prosecutor! Our local practice is that the DA wont dismiss unless the complainant admits the charges were false to begin with...and then had the complainant arrested for filing a false report! Moral of the story is THINK before you act and dont use the criminal justice system as a method of leveling the fight!
2006-07-21 16:50:48 · answer #2 · answered by Robert K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah
2006-07-21 13:55:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no idea.
2006-07-21 13:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by annastasia1955ca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋