2007-02-26 02:10:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A number of things may happen. If the victim does not appear for trial and has been subpoenaed as a witness a warrant could issue for the crime victims arrest. However, this is not likely. If the victim does not appear at trial there may be no witness to testify as to the facts of the underlying crime and therefore any competent defense attorney would move the court to dismiss the charges. This is a motion the court would likely grant in that the victim didn't feel it important enough to appear. In other words, case dismissed.
2007-02-26 02:19:28 · answer #1 · answered by docholiday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The crime victim doesn't have to show up for the trial. All of the crime is documented. The court is not interested in harming the victim anymore that they all ready had been. It is then up tho the courts to try the criminal. If the victim is needed to testify then they can be requested to appear. It depends on the specifics of the case.
2007-02-26 10:18:54 · answer #2 · answered by whitehairblueeyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bench warrant for criminals arrest.
2007-02-26 10:13:27 · answer #3 · answered by cheri b 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋