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