When it comes to dropping assault charges in British Columbia, people have questions about whether or not the charges can be dropped by the complainant themselves.
For criminal matters, the person who calls the police is not considered a victim until there is a conviction or finding of guilt. Instead, they are considered a complainant.
The answer to whether this person can drop the charges in an assault case is no because it is not their decision to make.
Dropping charges is a decision that is left up to the Crown Prosecutor, who will decide whether or not to proceed with them. They may take the complainant’s wishes into account and get their input on the situation, but ultimately, they have the final say.
The complainant can tell the Crown what they want and how they feel, but they have no say in whether to continue with the prosecution or not. After speaking with the complainant, the Crown may decide to drop the charges, but they may also decide not to. The decision is ultimately left up to them.
If you have been charged with assault, give us a call, we’re here to help.
My boyfriend was charged by the police with a weapons charge , it was not a weapon but a game controller.. I did not want charges but police won’t let us have contact, we bo5h want o be together, I want to drop charges. It mtook 2 to get to the point it did. It was a bad spot on life for us both and made changes to better the environment. I feel safe and secure with him.. soncd i can’t see him I’m not ok… please help! From us both
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