One of the most common questions criminal defense lawyers hear is, “Why am I still being charged if the alleged victim wants to drop the charges?” It’s a fair question. If the person who called the police doesn’t want to go forward, why would the court system care? In North…
A common misconception in North Carolina criminal cases is that the person making an allegation, especially the alleged victim, can later decide to “drop the charges,” or “ask the Judge for a dismissal.” It is understandable why someone might think that. In everyday life, we hear phrases like “I won’t…