Legal Question in Criminal Law in West Virginia

A case that has already been tried in one county,is being brought back by the state to be tried in a different county. Can the state still try the case even if the plantiffs drop the charges?


Asked on 4/28/13, 8:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

In a criminal case, the state is the plaintiff. You may be thinking of the victims or other complaining witnesses. The decision is not theirs to make.

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Answered on 4/28/13, 8:35 pm


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