Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Carolina
incident
If an incident happens and the victim declines to prosecute, can he decide 4 months later to prosecute? This is in s.C.
Asked on 3/11/08, 7:53 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Johnston
Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston
Re: incident
The victim doesn't prosecute. The solicitor does. In most cases its not up to the victim to drop the charges. Only the prosecution can do that. But it depends on the actual crime and you didn't say what the crime was.
Answered on 3/11/08, 9:02 pm
Related Questions & Answers
-
1st degree bugulary how much time do they get Asked 2/28/08, 2:54 pm in United States South Carolina Criminal Law
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
