Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa
in a domestic assault where the victim/spouse doesn't want to testify can they be held legaly responsible, even if there subpoened?
Asked on 3/05/12, 9:25 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman
solo practitioner
It is possible but rarely happens. On the other hand an offender assumes a lot if he or she thinks that because the victim doesn't testify that they're going to get off scot free.
Answered on 3/05/12, 10:24 am
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