QUESTION
What can happen to my aggravated assault case if the victim drops the charges?
Asked on May 10th, 2013 on Criminal Law - South Carolina
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I have been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill at the bond hearing. I got out on release own recognizance due to no probable cause of the arrest but I still have a court date and the victim would like to drop the charges.
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Michael J. Breczinski
You have to go to the court date. It is up to the prosecutor and not the victim if the case gets dropped.
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 9:11 PM
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Francis John Cowhig
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The victim cannot drop charges. Only the D.A. can. Until the D.A. dismisses your case, you will need to attend all of your court dates.
Answered on May 15th, 2013 at 7:40 AM
You're mistaken. It doesn't work like that. What the victim wants at this stage is irrelevant. You need a good lawyer is what you need.
Answered on May 15th, 2013 at 5:43 AM
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You will need to appear at the court date, your failure to appear will be grounds to revoke your bail and possibly have you taken into custody. If at the court date the victim tells the prosecutor that she does not want to go forward, the prosecutor may agree at that time to drop the charges.
Answered on May 14th, 2013 at 9:26 PM
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These are extremely serious criminal charges and you should engage an attorney, explain all the details, and take their advice. Simply because you were released on reconnaissance does not mean that the prosecution is over.
Answered on May 14th, 2013 at 9:26 PM