If my parents charged someone for statutory rape, can they drop the case by going to the government center?

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If my parents charged someone for statutory rape, can they drop the case by going to the government center?

My parents charged someone with statutory
rape but can they drop the case by going in the
government center and signing papers?

Asked on July 13, 2018 under Criminal Law, Minnesota

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

The fact is that whether or not to press/drop criminal charges rests with the state, not the person who filed the criminal complaint. Accordingly, it is up to the prosecutor if the case gets dismissed. If there is sufficient enough other evidence to support a conviction, the cae will go forward.


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