Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Re: Theft on ''

Generally speaking, crimes taking place on federal property come under the US Attorney's office, if they wish to take the case. If they do not, it can be referred to the local state's attorney for prosecution. In either event, once a charge is filed, it is the prosecutor who decides to proceed, and if he feels there is enough evidence without the testimony of the alleged victim he can prosecute anyway. In my experience, that seldom happens, because without the complaining witness it is usually impossible to make the case for a conviction. It can happen though in limited circumstances.

Re: Theft on ''

The reply by David Shestokas is basically correct. The alleged "crime" is a violation of a statute and therefore it is the government against your husband and not the alleged victim against your husband. Therefore the government can proceed with prosecution even in cases where the alleged victim does not want to proceed. In any event, your husband needs expert legal advice and representation. He should not simply depend upon the alleged victim dropping the charges. If your husband is not already represented by legal counsel he may call me for a free telphone consultation at 314-727-2822.