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assault
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if i was assualted and put in hospital, and they arrested the ppl who did it, but i changed my mind and turned around and said i want to retract my statement and not press charges ..what happens nexts??
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.As answered elsewhere - CPS do not need the victim's copnsent to proceed with a prosecution. You have been assaulted and a crime has been committed.
However, if you will not voluntarily give evidence all that can happen is that you are forced to court to give evidence and, if you still refuse, you can be treated as hostile and questioned as to your original statement.
Why do you want to withdraw? - if you have been intimidated let the police/CPS know before you finally decide to withdraw - they may be able to help.
If there is no real reason to back out then reconsider - those responsible will do it again and someone could die!!
However, if you will not voluntarily give evidence all that can happen is that you are forced to court to give evidence and, if you still refuse, you can be treated as hostile and questioned as to your original statement.
Why do you want to withdraw? - if you have been intimidated let the police/CPS know before you finally decide to withdraw - they may be able to help.
If there is no real reason to back out then reconsider - those responsible will do it again and someone could die!!