What if a prosecutor fails to press charges?

Question

If a prosecutor fails to press charges on a case, is the case dropped or is there a way I continue to pursue the case so the assailant has charges brought against him?

Answer 1

It's called a civil suit.

Answer 2

Prosecutors hired by the government are the only persons empowered to prosecute criminal cases. Private parties may lodge criminal complaints against persons or groups, but under state and federal statutes, only a duly authorized attorney may prosecute a criminal case. Federal and state governments can prohibit unauthorized persons from prosecuting other persons because the control of criminal prosecutions is a legitimate interest of government (Leeke v. Timmerman, 454 U.S. 83, 102 S. Ct. 69, 70 L. Ed. 2d 65 [1981]). This rule is sensible because it allows the government to prevent the judicial system from becoming more overburdened.

Answer 3

the prosecutor only proceeds with a case ,if there is
sufficient evidence
If there is not enough, to prosecute the accused in law,
then, they will not go on to trial .

However ,if some further evidence ,is brought before the prosecutor, it will be considered and the case may,
then be brought to court again.

Care full further police investigations, may give such evidence .

After prosecution ,it remains for the court to decide a verdict .

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laws vary in different countries , this is basically UK procedure .

Answer 4

if a prosecutor does not feel there is enough evidence to convict they won't proceed in a criminal case. it simply isn't cost effective.
But in a civil case the evidence load falls on the defendant to prove they are innocent.

Answer 5

Time to prosecute the prosecutor!

Answer 6

Not for criminal charges, but possibly a civil suit, just depends on the circumstances.

Have you called the DA and asked why he didn't?

Answer 7

I'm not sure bit I don't think so. You have an incompetant prosecuter.