What exactly is aggregated assult. and if the victim dont press charges can it be droped.?
104562
Aggrevated assault has a number of degrees, but basically it is intentionally assaulting someone with the purpose of causing injury.\n\nThe idea of the criminal justice system is that the victim doesn't have to press the charges, the state does it on their behalf (think of it in a murder case, where the victim cannot press charges).  It would only be dropped if the prosecution felt they didn't have enough evidence to support getting a guilty verdict.  Depending on the details of the crime, for first-time offenders with no violent history, some DAs will not drop the charges outright, but reduce them to something less severe.
1070694
Depends on where you are.  Each state has different procedures.  And cannot say what the fine, prison etc. is without knowing what state and what he is charged with. (or how bad your dad was injured)\n\nBUT, it will mostly depend upon the guy.  If he is charged with the assault, the guy will have to go into court and plea. If he pleads guilty he will be sentenced (probably probation) and your dad won't have to do anything.\n\nIf he pleads not guilty then the case will go to trial and your dad will have to go into court to testify in the case.\n\n(edit - if there was a threat, hopefully the prosecutor will see it in the context you were in. If you are charged, hire an attorney, or if you cannot afford one, the court can appoint one to help you (and then charge a nominal fee after).  I wouldn't worry about it until I heard from the proscuting office - you can call them if you like to find out.)
184555
Actually it could mean one of two things.  Either the person was originally charged with disorderly conduct and then the charge was changed to Domestic Abuse which is a more serious charge or it could mean that it was lowered to Disorderly Conduct.  The best thing to do would be to call the clerk at the Court and ask her what the final charge would be on this person.
1092013
Having been charged and convicted are two different things. If I knew for sure that someone had been convicted I would delve in to the matter a lot more. At one time, I would have said mind your own business, but in view of all the horrible things that have happened to children, I would have to bring it to social services. Please do not proceed unless you really have something solid and well founded. This little girl has obviously been traumatized a lot being taken away from her parents. Depending on the charge, some people can change. Did you read about this person in the newspaper or did someone gossip about this situation? Which ever way you go, let your conscience be your guide.
165527
Wow, sounds horrifying for you.  Sorry.  First, start gathering evidence, everything you have and can get, to substanciate your accusations.  Also, I believe the Public Defender is protected against hold harmless laws, so maybe you can file a complaint through the District Attorney's office? Start researching this through the state website where you live.  There is much information on each State's site.  Begin researching now before your statute of limitations runs out.\nGood luck to you on this difficult battle my friend.
685545
Usually the State picks up the charges if you dropped them. \nBut if that isn't the case in your area, you will have to contact either the District Attorneys office or a Victims Advocate(if you had one). If you let them know that you were intimidated at the time they may help you reinstate the charges.
1012002
You can't, California changed the law on domestic violence in 1991 I believe.  They made is a felony, and they made it easier for an officer to make the charges without a complaint by a victim.  I was an officer at the time; and the rule was if you saw an evidence of the violence ( a bruse, a cut, scratch what ever ) you could charge the other person with domestic violence and the victim wouldn't have to do or say anything.  As such the victim can't drop the charge - its not made by them - its made by the arresting officer.
1000170
That depends on whether or not the victim is under a subpoena.  In the United States system of justice, the victim is not required to show up to most criminal proceedings.  The victim does not actually prosecute the defendant.  The state (through the District Attorney's office) prosecutes the defendant.  If the victim is under a subpoena then it's possible that a judge will throw out the case because the accused have the Constitutional right to confront their accuser.  \n\nWhat generally happens is that the District Attorney will subpoena the victim to testify so the court will then compel the victim to testify.  The victim is not actually required to testify, however, unless there is a subpoena.  So in this case, it will all depend on the district attorney.
995927
If you are charged it won't be that serious since you are a minor, and it will come off your record at 18. Make sure your witnesses are at the trial, so they know you didn't start it and simply say it was defence and getting to a trial can be a very long time. The most that will happen is you would do community service since you are a minor and you didn't start it. I think you are looking for a compulsive liar (someone who lies non-stop).  Drop the money thing...they might say it is a reason why you beat her up!
1023763
Depends on charge type, you have to convince a judge you have cause, but it is standard operating procedere in all DV cases. If you want it droped then you both have to apperar before the judge.\n\nGood Luck, Im looking at 1-3 years because of the system
546669
Here in Canada it doesn't matter if charges are dropped or not....The fact that you were charged with anything will always pop up on the computer.If this is a major problem for you, than the only thing I can suggest is to take your complaint to the UPPER CANADA LAW SOCIETY........\n        \n         Good Luck
814386
Unbelievable that no one was charged. Fault was ultimately determined in the 3 million dollar settlement ... a poor substitute for a son. And the Street Crimes Unit was disbanded - isn't that an indictment? With this outcome, how can anyone say there was no one at fault?
1134902
Yes, this will vary considerably by state.\n\nIn California, the situation you're describing here is probably already past the criminal stage.  You said the victim is showing an effort to pay back the damages, but I'm guessing you meant the suspect.  If the victim and suspect have entered into ANY kind of arrangement for restitution, that would normally shoot down any kind of criminal prosecution and the parties would be referred to small claims court if things go sideways later.\n\nAgain, in California, if the vandalism is only a misdemeanor, the time limit would be one year.  You're going to have to tell people what state you're in to get a better answer.
375826
You have to post bail, if it applies to him...\nYou have to find out what are the charges first, and work from there... hope you can resolve it soon
992813
Thats an easy one. Just don't show up, you are the complaining witness in that case right?  If you dont show then theres no complaining witness, no complaining witness, no case, that means case dismissed. all charges dropped, but if the state picks up the charges you'll get a subpoena in the mail and you are compelled to show if you don't you get a capias for your arrest, and they make you testify anyway, but that probably wont happen.
209502
it depends on which state,city,citation, and a degree of crime that was committed..*ask a lawyer* just a suggestion..
362732
It depends on the "stuff."  I am going to assume you are speaking of personal belongings with some sort of value.\n\nThe answer is, until the trial is over, all appeals are over, and the period of time to file for an appeal have all passed.\n\nIf property was seized and there have been no charges filed, they can hold it until the statute of limitations for filing charges (depends on the crime) runs out.\n\nThis is a short and generic answer without specifics on the case, but basically, they can keep it until they are sure they won't need it again.  This may end up being a very long time.