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re: Manziel 911: So the girlfriend didn't call the cops, the neighbor did ...
Posted on 2/5/16 at 6:25 pm to SlowEasyConfident
Posted on 2/5/16 at 6:25 pm to SlowEasyConfident
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Why are charges not being filed?
She didn't want the neighbor to call so it's possible she hasn't pressed charges. In a case where there's no physical marks (such as when you smack, shove, or choke someone etc.) they really need the victim to press charges for them to do anything. An uncooperative victim and no visual marks like say a bloody nose or black eye is a case where charges are rarely pressed because the case has nothing and prosecution will fail (prosecutors won't even bother).
Also, if Johnny is suicidal she could feel that pressing charges could tip him over the edge. Police involvement might be the worst thing that could happen in this case. DV cases are messy because there's usually a lot of emotion involved.
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Posted on 2/5/16 at 11:14 pm to Prof
She has just filed charges against JFF and the Dallas police are opening up an investigation
Posted on 2/6/16 at 1:33 am to Prof
A possible domestic violence victim can not press or drop charges - only a DA can do that. Once a report is filed with the system, it's no longer a private family matter. Yes, the prosecutor probably needs the victim to cooperate with testimony but the victim has no say on whether a prosecution proceeds.
And just because there are no visible marks does not preclude an act of abuse.
An unbiased contemporaneous witness who calls 911 can be a very strong piece of evidence for a DA, especially with a reluctant to testify victim.
And just because there are no visible marks does not preclude an act of abuse.
An unbiased contemporaneous witness who calls 911 can be a very strong piece of evidence for a DA, especially with a reluctant to testify victim.
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