Q: What if accuser doesn't show for ex parte DV order trial in Nebraska?
I have an ex parte domestic violence protection order, and a violation was filed. We are waiting for the trial, and there are no prior incidents except a couple of phone calls without charges. What happens if the accuser does not show up in court for the trial?
A: If the accuser was the star witness, then there may not be enough evidence for the prosecutor to move forward with their case. On the other hand, if there is enough evidence otherwise, the prosecutor may still move forward even if the accuser is not cooperative. The Court can also give a continuance to give the prosecutor another chance to get the witness to appear, depending on the circumstances.
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