Legal Question in Legal Ethics in New Jersey

charges were filed against my husband for theft by the police officers. my mother, which is the victim wants the case dismissed due to the fact she wore the jewelry numerous times after the officers claimed he so called pawned the jewelry. my mother as been trying to get a hold of the officers to explain this however they are avoiding her. i heard that in some cases if the victim refuses to testify the case can be dropped. Is this possible even if the victim did not sign the charges?


Asked on 3/03/10, 2:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Locksley Wade Law Office of Locksley O. Wade

Once a police officer makes a report or an arrest for a crime, the information is passed on the local prosecutor for a final determination on whether the suspect is brought to trial. In cases where there is a federal crime in question, the case is prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney. In your case, it appears to be a local law is in question; therefore, you should check with the local prosecutor to see if there are any pending charges.

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Answered on 3/09/10, 3:49 am


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