QUESTION
What happens to the defendant if the victim of domestic violence does not show up for trial?
Asked on May 27th, 2017 on Criminal Law - California
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Depends. If it's a felony charge, the DA can re-file the case. It can also proceed if the DA has other evidence besides the alleged victim's testimony, like a 911 call describing the incident.
Answered on Jul 10th, 2017 at 10:48 AM