Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa
If a plantiff fills out a police report accusing a person of a misdemenor, a court date has been set and a lawyer has been named for the defendant. Can the plaintiff change their mind and decide to drop the complaint thus having the charges dropped ?
Asked on 8/19/12, 5:11 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Todd Miler
Miler Law Firm
Chargins decisions are always ultimately the decision of the County Attorney. One of the considerations is the wishes of the accuser/victim.
Answered on 8/20/12, 4:59 am
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