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OK, is a bit lengthy so bare with me. My mom just called and got this guy who; a year ago cut my mother's throat during a dispute. She filed a police report but ended up letting him live back with her. That being said, she never dropped the charges. So a warrant for his arrest remained in... View More 
answered on May 14, 2018
Assuming that he was already released on a felony bond, if he gets picked up for another felony, he should not be released until one of the felonies is resolved. Her best bet would be to go ahead and file a formal complaint against him with local law enforcement, and see about getting a protective... View More
If the accused said that he did not touch the victim and the victim is saying she don't remember.
answered on Mar 21, 2018
In order to prove their case, the State would need to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the underlying charge occurred, whether through doctor's reports, eye-witness testimony, etc.
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