What Happens When the Victim Does Not Testify?
Question by Amy D: What happens when the victim does not testify?
My friend was involved in a domestic violence case, in which her boyfriend took drugs and then physically hurt her. There were witnesses at the scene and police came to stop the boyfriend. He is in the hospital and was just arrested for attempted murder. My friend is horrified; she is in full agreement that her boyfriend needs severe alcohol and drug abuse treatment, and she would agree to domestic violence. She does not wish to testify for attempted murder because she completely disagrees with this decision. Will the case be dismissed or the charges be less because she will not testify? This is just a horrible, horrible case…
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Answer by mobilemark
most abuse cases now dont need the victim to testify
its up to the discrit attorney as how to procedie
he could file attempted murder charge or his attorney could try a plea
bargiin to domestic violence
you would have to talk with the DA
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if she doesn’t testify it depends on the witnesses. if they are creditable the state will subpoena her and if SHE doesn’t testify they will jail her for contempt. if they can’t find her, it will be dismissed. you can’t have a crime without a victim.
attempted murder cannot be dismissed, the cops have your statement so you are going to have to testify, however if your too scared, you can make a request to the DA to testify by video.