Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
consequenses
If victim in new york state does not show for trial in a rape case, will the defendant still will have to go to trial and what is the consequence for the victim not showing up for trial?
Asked on 5/13/06, 8:03 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Nitzberg
Andrew Nitzberg & Associates
Re: consequenses
If the in-court testimony of the victim is necessary for a conviction, then the case will be dismissed and the defendant protected from further prosecution by the 'double jeopardy' rule.
Answered on 5/14/06, 4:26 pm
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