Why Victims Need an Attorney—Even When They Can't Drop the Case
By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25
How often do we assume a victim controls the trajectory of a criminal case? In reality, although a victim may initiate the criminal complaint, their control ends there. Once the complaint is in the hands of the prosecuting body, whether it’s the police, district attorney, city solicitor, or attorney general, a victim can no longer just “drop the case.” In fact, while prosecutors will seek a victim’s input—and may in fact need their cooperation to proceed—a victim cannot unilaterally and...
By: DarrowEverett LLP