my friend called the police about 2 weeks ago regarding her partner been assulted,the police were very helpful and arrested the lads who had assulted him,the day after the police called round to take a statement from her,but she said she did not wish to press charges as these lads are friends of her partners.{silly i know} but now she as changed her mind,does anyone know if she can still press charges now or not?
2007-01-13 07:56:38 · 11 answers · asked by rebecca2216 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
in the US-the state is the victim in assault cases. you did not list your state or country. She can't change her mind here.
2007-01-13 08:00:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you made the initial report, your times and the incident were logged. You can try to contact the origional officers who responded and ask if charges can still be pressed. If she filled out a statement at the time, she may be able to still press charges. If she did not fill out a statement, she probably won't be able to. If the police have had problems with the fellows in the past and wish to pursue the matter, they may still be able to charge them. The only way to really find out is to contact the origional officers. Good luck.
2007-01-17 14:48:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where this took place, she may not have a choice.
In many places, the government presses charges not the "victim" especially for crimes of violence.
2007-01-13 16:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not absolutely sure but i think you would still be able to press charges at any time
2007-01-13 16:01:54 · answer #4 · answered by bobby and millie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I'm sure you can ??? if thy took a report the night ever thing happen she /he can go to the Justis?court and ask them Thar
if not thy should be able to give more advice on what to do but don't do any thing out side the law and anything happens again call and report and this time do it right
2007-01-13 17:10:41 · answer #5 · answered by runninglate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think she can. Why would the police want to waste their time when she might just change her mind again.
2007-01-13 16:01:24 · answer #6 · answered by CctbOh 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gotta agree with "Nickle", the police are her to serve and protect you, not to be your servant, your friend is stipid, and so is her partner, do not abuse the police process(they are very busy), and grow up.
2007-01-13 16:08:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you or your friend ever heard of CRYING WOLF??? Should they do this again and he/she is assualted by the same so-called friends of his/theirs---I doubt if a cop is going to believe it. She has JUST ALLOWED these so-called friends to commit a CRIME and get away with it----HOW FOOLISH!!!!!!!!!!
(ex cop here)
2007-01-13 16:01:58 · answer #8 · answered by nickle 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. Her credibility is shot. What if she were to change her mind again "on the stand"?
2007-01-13 20:02:22 · answer #9 · answered by mikey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not up to her any more,ever since the OJ trial the DA automatically picks it up.
2007-01-13 16:38:42 · answer #10 · answered by TINA P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋