Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Police refusal to enforce
If someone commits a crime and the police refuse to arrest, can the victim petition the DA to file charges? The police report affirms the commission of a crime.
Asked on 7/16/07, 12:42 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Re: Police refusal to enforce
Sure. The D.A. doesn't have to agree, but she might. The decision of the police department not to pursue the matter is not binding on the D.A. There's certainly no harm in asking.
Answered on 7/16/07, 2:12 pm
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