Originally Posted by
Paul Barnard
I didn't know victims needed to press assault charges.
I think in general the police will heed the victim's wishes.
Can the victim be compelled to testify?
Certainly adult domestic abuse cases get complicated when taking into consideration the victim's wishes.
It would only be the juvenile domestic abuse cases that might be able to progress without consent.
Or, of course, in cases of death or disability in which the victim is unable to choose.
Keep in mind, in this case, the only damage is apparently a pair of torn bike gloves.