If the victim in an aggravated felonious sexual assault case wants all charges dropped, can she do so?
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If the victim in an aggravated felonious sexual assault case wants all charges dropped, can she do so?
Asked on December 12, 2012 under Criminal Law, New Hampshire
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country the district attorney's office will listen to the request of a victim to have charges dropped but ultimately it is the prosecution who makes the final decision if the case will be settled, tried or charges dismissed.
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