How can charges be dropped?
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How can charges be dropped?
My boyfriend and I live with his parents. The other night my boyfriend had a meltdown and destroyed some of his parents things so they called the cops. They arrested him and he is now in custody for 2 counts of menacing and account of vandalism. His parents want to drop the charges. How can that be done?
Asked on August 6, 2018 under Criminal Law, Oregon
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
It is not up to thr victim of a crime as to whether or not charges are dropped; it is up to the state. Accordingly, if there is sufficient enough evidence without the victim's cooperation to support a conviction, then the case will go forward. At this point, your boyfriend should consult with a local criminal law attorney.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
It is not up to thr victim of a crime as to whether or not charges are dropped; it is up to the state. Accordingly, if there is sufficient enough evidence without the victim's cooperation to support a conviction, then the case will go forward. At this point, your boyfriend should consult with a local criminal law attorney.
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