Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wyoming
If the victim drops charges, can the prosecuting attorney still pursue?
If the victim in a felony vandalism makes an out of court arrangement with the defendent and drops the charges. Can the prosecuting attorney still pursue the case?
Asked on 8/03/04, 4:01 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall
Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC
Re: If the victim drops charges, can the prosecuting attorney still pursue?
Yes. When a crime has been comitted the decision to prosecute is solely that of the DA, not the victim or someone else. A victim may not dismiss a criminal prosecution.
Answered on 8/03/04, 7:28 am
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