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Can Assault Charges Be Dropped?

Posted by on Jul 7, 2020

No. The alleged victim is technically a witness in an assault case, and witnesses do not have the authority to bring or drop charges. Only the state has such power. If an alleged victim or any other witness refuses to cooperate, prosecutors could issue a subpoena.


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Gerald Miller

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