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If I do not want to press charges will the County Attorney still prosecute for domestic abuse?

Probably not, but the state could still prosecute if they wanted to.  In a criminal case it is not up to the victim to decide if they want a case to go forward.  The state has limited resources that it would probably not want to spend on a case where the victim does not want to go forward but they may still prosecute.  Generally it will be up to the County Attorney to decide whether or not to go forward.  If for example it was not the defendant’s first offense then they may still choose to prosecute him. 


Author: Iowa Concern Attorney

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Date last updated: 07/08/2002
Technical issues contact: jvohsman@iastate.edu


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