Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland
If you drop a serious charge against somebody can the state pick it up go thur with the charges
Asked on 1/01/12, 12:06 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
William Welch
William L. Welch, III Attorney
The State's Attorney decides whether to pursue a charge, not the complainant. Once you make the complaint, it is out of your hands.
Answered on 1/01/12, 6:10 pm
Jason Cleckner
Law Office of Jason Cleckner, LLC
You don't have the legal ability to "drop a charge"
Answered on 1/02/12, 9:56 am
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