The philosophical nature of criminal law in common law countries is that offences against a person are offences against the Crown or People (depending on your jurisdiction).
The practical outcome is that the Crown or People can choose to independently charge you of a crime, regardless of what the actual 'victim' wants.
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The philosophical nature of criminal law in common law countries is that offences against a person are offences against the Crown or People (depending on your jurisdiction).
The practical outcome is that the Crown or People can choose to independently charge you of a crime, regardless of what the actual 'victim' wants.
Be careful.
Of course, IANAL, TINLA.