CanIbe convictedof aggravated assault if the victim didn’t want to press charges or show up for court?
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CanIbe convictedof aggravated assault if the victim didn’t want to press charges or show up for court?
Asked on October 31, 2011 under Criminal Law, Tennessee
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you coud convicted of assult under these circumstances.
First, the victim is not the party bringing the charges or seeking conviction: the state is. The victim is therefore not a party to the action, but is only a witness to it, in effect--indeed, the victim is often called a
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