Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

My boyfriend was recently involved in a fight with a relative. The relative pressed charges for assault with a deadly weapon, but now wants to drop them. Will he be able to just drop them, or can the county deny it? Also, is there a time limit on dropping the charges, as in if he waits to long will it be denied all together


Asked on 4/26/12, 7:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Merrill Merrill & Associates

The relative can say he does not want to press charges. Regardless, the State will want to go forward. The State, however, will have to present proof beyond a reasonable doubt of the assault with a deadly weapon.

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Answered on 5/09/12, 8:29 pm


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