If a customer physically attacked me at work and was only charged with a misdemeanor, when we go to court can I have the charges changed to assault?
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If a customer physically attacked me at work and was only charged with a misdemeanor, when we go to court can I have the charges changed to assault?
What steps do I the offender need to take to get this changed from disorderly conduct to assault?
Asked on May 29, 2012 under Criminal Law, Georgia
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
First, you would be considered the victim in this case, not the offender. The offender is the person who assaulted you. It will be up to the prosecutor to determine what the charges will be. The prosecutor has to determine if the facts/circumstances in your case meets the legal elements necessary to charge the offender with an assault. If you believe this case has been undercharged or charged incorrectly, speak with the local prosecuting official handling this case and ask that they review the charges in hopes they will amend the disorderly to an assault.
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