on withdrawing a statement and dropping charges what rights would you have on requesting a copy of the withdrawel statement surly they cannot refuse
2007-03-19 09:03:21 · 11 answers · asked by cake 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If the incident involved you I think personally you were silly to withdraw it. If anyone is violent be it physically or mentally should get what they deserve.
I dont know if the police would agree to a statement, probably not, youd need to ask them. I cant think of any reason why you would want it unless you have changed your mind
2007-03-19 09:09:07 · answer #1 · answered by Scatty 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Quite a lot of the time a withdrawl statement is a note in a PNB (police note book). You can request a copy only (not the original) of any document the uk police have on file that directly involves you. You may be charged for this, but they have a finite time to answer your request. Which must be made in writing.
Go to your local police station(always better if this is the same force otherwise it will take an age) and ask for a Freedom of Information Act form. They can only refuse on certain grounds see http://www.dca.gov.uk/foi/index.htm
2007-03-23 06:59:24 · answer #2 · answered by Paul D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its very common for victims of domestic violence to make a retraction statement or a CDtoP (complainant declines to prosecute)
The police won't refuse to take the statement and pass it to the CPS, but by doing a retraction statement does not mean that the case will not go throught the courts.
As for a copy of a retraction statement....I can't understand why you would want a copy of it unless of course its to show the perpetrator of this cowardly act, thereby stopping yourself getting another beating!
Can I ask...by retracting the statement, do you think you are helping the perpetrator??....I think not!
2007-03-19 11:02:03 · answer #3 · answered by lippz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The withdrawal statement would not leave you any better informed than you are already. It is a bare statement signed by the person concerned that he/she withdraws the charge, together with the date. That's all. Not worth making a fuss about.
2007-03-19 09:55:25 · answer #4 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if you are asking this for yourself. If you are in a violent relationship then never drop charges. I know its hard; I've been there.
Love should not lead to pain, permanent disability or death.
If a person finally decides to make a statement I would like to believe they would not withdraw it. There is so much more help for women and men who are victims of domestic violence.
2007-03-19 09:16:00 · answer #5 · answered by Ilkie 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
best bet for making your life any better in the future: grow up, dont fight to the point you lose control. period. take responsibility for your actions so that you can learn from them and grow into a better person. no, once you make a statement to the police, you cannot withdraw it unless the court allows. depends on how many times youve had this problem. but yes, the most definately can refuse. the d.a. can pick up the case.
2007-03-19 09:10:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
In most states, domestic violence is considered a crime against society (like rape) and the DA determines whether or not to prosecute the case. Once you've filed the complaint, you can't take it back.
2007-03-19 09:14:35 · answer #7 · answered by Kat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can refuse and will.The statement is for the use of police and CPS not a public document.
2007-03-19 20:44:49 · answer #8 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They wont refuse a copy but they're probably well annoyed at you wasting their time in the first place and therefore might not be in any hurry to assist your request.
2007-03-19 09:56:51 · answer #9 · answered by richiesown 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In some states, even if you do not press charges the state will prosecute anyway. Sorry to tell you that.
2007-03-19 09:11:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋