Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Can I withdraw my Case from further proceedings as a robbery victim?

I am a robbery victim couple of months back. I have reported it to the police and after some investigation, the detective has showed me a photo line up. I was partially sure on one of the photo but not 100%. I told the detective I do not want to confirm since I am not 100% sure, but one of them below is my possible guess. But he insisted that if you feel like that is the guy, just mark it and I did so.

No I am scared, if all this will lead to court for me testifying the suspect and he might take revenge on me or my family later. Is it possible that I can with draw my case and have no further proceedings? If yes, how can I do that.

Thanks for all your help.


Asked on 1/03/12, 9:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Goff James R. Goff, Attorney at Law

You have no control over criminal proceedings especially felonies including robbery. You are obligated to testify regarding your knowledge in the case. You will be under oath and if you do not tell the truth you could be prosecuted for committing perjury. If you are uncertain of your identification you should notify the prosecuting agency that you are unsure of the criminals identity, the prosecutor has the power to abandon the litigation.

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Answered on 1/03/12, 9:46 pm


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