I am a victim of assult & am 66 years old. The States Attorney's office would not prosecute the defendant. The States attorney yelled at me, argued with me, told me I was wrong and would not return my phone call.
However poorly that attorney may have behaved, the state's attorney's office only has so much money. It must focus on cases which present a continuing public danger and on cases it can win. Reporting the attorney to the attorney's superior may still be in order.
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