If a person is accused of rape and the case has been sent to the Grand Jury, can it be dropped if the accuser is not present at the trial?
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If a person is accused of rape and the case has been sent to the Grand Jury, can it be dropped if the accuser is not present at the trial?
Asked on January 21, 2015 under Criminal Law, Georgia
Answers:
Maury Beaulier / MinnesotaLawyers.com
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You would have to turn yourself in on the warrant or retain counsel to see if the warrant cannot be stayed pending a hearing date.
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