Q: If a person/ thief stole a truck of mine.in S.C. He was charged, grand thief.. Can I , the owner drop the charges?
Or is it now in the DA or SA hands? Grand theft Auto . It was reported stolen in Easley,I found it in Piedmont S.C. FYI out of their jurisdiction
A: In the description above, you are the alleged victim of the crime and possibly a witness but since you did not bring the charges (the State did) you cannot drop the charges unilaterally. You can, however, tell the prosecutor that you do not want charges pursued in this matter but it is up to the State. The jurisdictional fact is not an issue though.
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A: I'm sorry this happened to you. The state prosecutor represents the residents of your state. They are the ones brinnging the charges and will likely continue to do so. If an alleged victim refuses to cooperate and the case goes to trial, it could make it more difficult for the state to prosecute the case. You could contact the prosecutor, voice your wishes, and at the very least have your voice be heard in the matter.
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