after the case has been taken over by the state?
Also after the victim has already testified infront of grandjury.
2006-08-21 17:32:23 · 6 answers · asked by Desperate Housewife 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
the Victim may drop all charges but the state has the right to go ahead and prosecute but all depends on the D>A> wether r not to persue
2006-08-21 17:40:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the victim can't take back the charges if the state has already been involved. I know this from personal experience, as I tried to drop an assult charge on my ex boyfriend, and the states attorny won't let you.
2006-08-21 17:39:44 · answer #2 · answered by sweetypie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The decision is ultimately up to the prosecutor.
The prosecutor will generally listen to the person who filed the complaint, since that person is often going to be the key factual witness.
But in the end, the decision is based on whether a sufficient case can be made, or if the prosecutor believes that no crime was actually committed.
2006-08-21 17:39:18 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the state has already taken the case, No there is no way u can take anything back.. especially if you have already testified.
2006-08-21 17:40:28 · answer #4 · answered by tabby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once the state has the case you can not drop the charges. You can talk with the prosecutor and work with him to get the defendant a lesser charge. But it really depends on the circumstances.
2006-08-21 17:39:57 · answer #5 · answered by Alissa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The victim can take back the charges but depending on the crime the state will pursue it for you whether you want them to or not.
2006-08-21 17:39:32 · answer #6 · answered by 51ain'tbad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋