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Dropping charges on a misdemeaner case

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I was reluctantly advised to press charges against an individual on misdemeaner charges of assault. I want to drop the charges now because I have gone through so much hassle in the court system and I have missed work and it just is not worth it to me. I called to see if it was possible to drop the charges, but the prosecuter said he cannot advise me. I asked what would happen if I did not appear as I wanted to make sure I handled this correctly and he wouldn't help. I want to make sure that by not appearing I can't get into any trouble myself. Can you help?
 


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over70

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I am not a lawyer. I do know that you must always answer a supboena. If a criminal charge has been entered and a trial is set, you cannot change any investigative information (photos bruises, hospital stuff). You should notify the State Attorney who is in charge of prosecuting or investigations, but it is more than likely too late. Do Not No Show!!! The judge could/would probably put out a warrant TO SHOW CAUSE or some other bench warrant in your court system. Again, I'm not a lawyer but a citizen who knows to respect the court system we got, it's all we got. It costs the citizens money to prosecute crimes against the state.

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Tracey

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If you are served with a subpoena, you have to appear and testify. If the pros. just tells you the court date but doesn't subpoena you, you don't have to go.

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This is not legal advice and you are not my client. Double check everything with your own attorney and your state's laws.
 

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