Domestic violence charges

Domestic Violence: How are Charges Filed?

by zizinya February 21, 2013 Assault

(US law) Sometimes a domestic violence victim decides that they would prefer not to press charges. In some states, however, that decision is made solely by a prosecuting attorney. Though a prosecutor may take the wishes of a victim into account, the ultimate decision to charge a domestic violence suspect is usually determined by the […]

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