Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

assault causes bodily injury

Can charges be dropped or dismissed by the persons who filed the charges on or before the court appearance?


Asked on 3/08/08, 1:08 pm

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michael palmer Law Office of Michael Palmer

Re: assault causes bodily injury

Depends on the county. However, a lot of counties allow a person to file an affidavit of non-prosecution. Some counties will then drop the charge based on the affidavit. However, only the State can drop or dismiss a charge.

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Answered on 3/08/08, 9:42 pm


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