Assault and Prosecution

Send us Fan MailFeaturing: Melba Pearson, Policy Director for the Center for the Administration of Justice with the Florida International University.Is that assault? Melba joins us to answer one of the questions that filled Twitter following the Oscars. Yes, we are talking about "the slap"  but as one of many examples as we try to discern the obligations of law enforcement and prosecutors when a victim decides not to press charges.Want to get involved with the Criminal Justice Section? Join us! https://www.americanbar.org/membership/join-now