QUESTION
Can a criminal charge that's dropped be reimplemented if civil agreement is breached?
Asked on Aug 04th, 2016 on Criminal Law - Texas
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I have pressed charges on someone for damaging my motorcycle, however i have agreed to drop charges and handle it civilly, The question I have is can I refile criminal charges if the person does not follow through?
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If you follow through with the criminal charges, it would help your civil case if the person is found guilty of criminal charges for the destruction of your property. However, it's unclear whether you mean that you have agreed to settle out of court or through a civil suit for damages.
Answered on Aug 11th, 2016 at 5:13 AM
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