Ok well like a month ago my uncle pulled a knife at me and he went crazy! (he's not usually like that) well anyway, I called the cops on him and like a week later he got arrested. his bail was really high so i was thinking that he will stay there for long but he was out like in one day.. my family was upset, my aunts and grandma (HIS mom, he's my mom's brother) well my mom was mad too but she understood i had to defend myself i can't possibly try to fight with a man especially with a knife on him. so my mom told me to just to drop the charges i said ok. but they let him go before i did. well they sent me a notice to show up to court, I dont really want to go. I haven't seen him ever since and I feel bad although he's mean, i dont want him to go to jail i love him :( what if i dont show up?? i mean, what if i go and he has to go to jail for a long time? and i cant lie and say he didnt do it because then I'LL be in trouble.. can i just not show up??? how will this affect me AND him??
2007-11-09 04:54:22 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You will lose! and Thats bad Go to court!
2007-11-09 04:56:37 · answer #1 · answered by Devin E 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
You may not be able to drop the charges - only the State can do that. Call the State Attorneys Office (or whatever they are called in your area) -- they signed the subpoena you received and talk to the attorney handling the case. I'd stay away from this man in the future. But just don't be surprised - threatening a person with a knife is a serious thing and the State may say no to dropping the charges.
2007-11-09 04:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by butterfliesRfree 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple of possibilities:
1. A man that committed a crime will walk free because you don't have the fortitude to stand up for what is right.
2. The DA may have enough evidence based on your previous statements and statements made by your uncle and get a conviction anyway.
3. The DA may request a continuance, subpoena you and force you to appear. If he feels you were coerced in to not appearing he could place you in protective custody (a lot like jail) until the trial date. I have seen this happen.
2007-11-09 05:01:08 · answer #3 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
YOU HAVE A TOUGH CHOICE SO WEIGH THE FACTS:
1) HE ASSAULTED YOU WITH A WEAPON.
IF YOU DO NOT SHOW UP, HE WILL WALK, UNLESS THE COURT FEELS THAT HE MAY BE A DETRIMENT TO SOCIETY AND THE JUDGE HAS THE DISCRETION TO ORDER A MENTAL EVALUATION AND COMPETENCY HEARING. HE MAY HAVE MIGRAINE HEADACHES AND A BRAIN TUMOR?
2) NOT LIKE HIM--WENT CRAZY? (WHY? THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG HER. YOU DO NOT JUST SNAP AND PULL KNIVES ONE DAY?)
3)YOU DO NOT WANT HIM TO GO TO JAIL BUT SEEK HELP FOR HIM, THESE ARE THE FIRST SIGNS,A WARNING SIGN OR A WAKE UP CALL? WHAT IF HE DIES IN HIS SLEEP FROM A BRAIN ANEURYSM? COULD THE FAMILY HAVE SEEN THIS? SHOULD THEY HAVE HAD HIM DIAGNOSED.
WHEN A CAR IS NOT RUNNING RIGHT, DO YOU NOT HAVE A MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT? THEN WHY NOT HAVE YOUR BELOVED UNCLE CHECKED OUT AS TO WHY DID HE ATTACK YOU WITH A KNIFE?
IF THOSE GOES UNCHECKED AND THE FAMILY GETS IT'S WAY, WHO IS GOING TO BE RESPONSIBLE WHEN HE LASHES OUT AT AN UNSUSPECTING LAYPERSON JUST WALKING DOWN THE STREET MINDING S/HE'S BUSINESS?
THE CHOICE IS YOURS NOW. YOU CAN LEAD A HORSE TO WATER BUT YOU CANNOT MAKE IT DRINK.
2007-11-09 05:30:24 · answer #4 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call or visit your local state attorney's office. They almost always have an office inside or on courthouse property. In some areas (like Florida) they will not allow you to drop charges in certain cases. The state attorney's office will work with victims to explain your options. They are there to help you. If you do decide not to go to court, they may allow you to sign a waiver to prevent you being help in contempt. DO NOT JUST SKIP OUT WITHOUT CONTACTING THE COURTS AND/OR STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. Your uncle committed a serious crime and you need to realize the matter may be out of your hands at this point.
2007-11-09 05:01:43 · answer #5 · answered by Lily 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a domestic felony assault with a deadly weapon and by law domestic disputes the charges cannot be dismissed. This law was created because too many people were dropping the charges for fear of future retaliation from the perp. Sorry but he's screwed and will probably do at least a year in county. I don't think they will dismiss it even if you don't show for court.
2007-11-09 05:03:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't want someone to pay the time for pulling a knife on you??? I know he's your uncle, but if you want to be fair about it, just go to court and he will get a just sentence. He may not even go to jail if you say that he's not normally like that.
2007-11-09 04:57:59 · answer #7 · answered by ibjammin45 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Show up and explain all this. I went to court on a complaint I filed, and I spoke to the state's attorney just before it appeared before the judge and told him I didn't want to go through with it because I never had to see this person anymore, and that I didn't see them on a daily basis, so I wanted to let it drop. He said OK, and we were referred to court appointed mediators. We two sat down and worked out our problems with two mediators present. I think you need to do that.
Also, I think you did the wrong thing to drop the charges. This is how domestic violence is perpetuated: family forgives Charles Manson for "Just being dear loveable old Charlie who wouldn't hurt a fly".
2007-11-09 05:00:26 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Vincent Van Jessup 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Were you subpoened? That means served the papers in person by a member of the court? Because that means you have to go. When in doubt it's best if you call your local court that the papers came from and ask them. The court phone number should be on the paperwork itself.
2007-11-09 04:58:40 · answer #9 · answered by Joes Mama 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well before making any hasty decisions, I would just call the court house and tell them that you dropped the charges and that you can not make it. If you got a notice to appear in court you can get in trouble and get a warrant for your arrest.
2007-11-09 05:00:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, definitely go to court! Nothing will happen to you, you were the victim. I understand he is your uncle and you love him, but if someone is going to pull a knife on you... well that is just bad news. Maybe he might need a psychiatric evaluation.
2007-11-09 04:59:51 · answer #11 · answered by Lisa B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋