Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

If you have charges, attempted assault, and the victim wants to drop charges what takes place or how do you go about this process?


Asked on 6/12/12, 5:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jason Stern Law Offices of Jason Stern

You still need to go to Court on your court date. The victim can contact the District or Village attorney's office and let them know that they no longer wish to pursue the case but in the end, it is up to the DA's office -- not the victim -- to drop the charges.

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Answered on 6/12/12, 6:00 pm


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