Probably not legally
but morally, yeah why not.

He'll still get you arrested though and it's far more likely you'll get charged.
(Bazongaloid, Thu 24 Mar 2011, 8:41, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

But, going by the Police's own mantra
No witnesses equals no charges.

Or does domestic abuse have a different set of rules?
(Cancer Joy was short lived, Thu 24 Mar 2011, 8:43, Reply)

But that isn't the police's mantra,
you're just being facetious. Presumably if your SIL is talking about forgiving him, then she isn't pressing charges. And if she isn't pressing charges then there is nothing the police can do.

But if someone ends up in hospital who wants to press charges then they can more easily get enough evidence to charge you. It's not certain by any means, but it's more likely.
(Bazongaloid, Thu 24 Mar 2011, 8:46, Reply)

No, it doesn't
and they don't need witnesses. What they need is solid case. They obviously haven't got one. Shit though might be in this case, there's no point blaming the police. We have a balanced justice system for a reason. If the CPS won't press then there is limited chance of a conviction.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Thu 24 Mar 2011, 8:46, Reply)

She did press charges.
But like you say, not a strong enough case.
(Cancer Joy was short lived, Thu 24 Mar 2011, 9:10, Reply)

So she's going back to him, despite seeking a formal charge against him for assault
Is it any wonder that the Police aren't willing to pursue the matter.
( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Thu 24 Mar 2011, 9:14, Reply)

Never said that.
I said she was 'swithering'. Her resolve isn't as strong as we had hoped. But she is an intelligent girl who has the support of her family, so hopefully she will see it through.
(Cancer Joy was short lived, Thu 24 Mar 2011, 9:39, Reply)

it would serve you right if he hit her so hard that she bled to death in a crushed little heap
and then your wife got so depressed at losing her beloved sister that she realised life is too short to be stuck with a mean-spirited insufferable cat-killing cunt and left you though.

is that less tedious?
( rachelswipe with a fork, Thu 24 Mar 2011, 9:53, Reply)