How can a victim help drop charges in a domestic violence case?

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How can a victim help drop charges in a domestic violence case?

I want the charges that I didn’t press to dropped. What can I do as the victim to help besides making a good statement. Is it better to appear in court and read it myself? What else can I do? He is a felon for burglary charges and is on probation for 5 years. He did not go to jail but to a mental hospital for that. The new charges are assault IV and harassment.

Asked on June 12, 2015 under Criminal Law, Oregon

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

It is not up to the victim of A crime to have the charges dropped; it is up to the state as to whether or not to pursue charges. If it feels that it has a strong enough case, even without the victim's cooperation, the prosecutor will proceed and take the case to trial. That having been said, it is easier to obtain a conviction with the victim's help. So your wanting the stae to drop the case may or may not weigh in the it's decision as to how to handle things. At this point, you can consult with a criminal law attorney for further advice.


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