Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin

Refusal to Press Charges

Can an adult shooter, witnessed by a number of people including a sheriff's deputy, be prosecuted if the victim refuses to press charges?

Can that victim then sue in Civil Court?


Asked on 3/12/00, 4:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

JAY Nixon nixon law offices

Re: Refusal to Press Charges

The short answers are "yes" and "yes". Any more questions?

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Answered on 3/23/00, 12:13 pm


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