Q: Can a case be thrown out if the plaintiff does not show up for court?
Me and boyfriend got into a fight, I had a few scratches on me. Police took photos and told me to do a statement. Boyfriend was arrested and charged with harrasment and simple assault. There was a court date but I did not show. There will be another upcoming court date but I will not show. Will he still get arrested if I don't show?
A: It sounds like he's already been arrested and charged. It's never a good idea to not show up for court. You can try speaking with the District Attorney's Office to see if they'll drop the charges.
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