AGP LLP Ottawa Criminal LawyersOttawa, ON · July 15, 2026What Happens If the Alleged Victim Recants Their Statement?
The statement of the alleged victim will often become a key part of a criminal investigation. Yet, there are times when the complainant wants to withdraw the allegation. This is known as recanting the statement. It makes sense to assume this will mean criminal charges will be dropped, but this doesn’t automatically happen. Here you’ll...
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