Fliling Assault Charges if Civil Agreement Was Made

[jaetay727]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Indiana
Was hit in the jaw, ended up having surgery because it was broken. The guy said he would pay the medical bills, but decided not to. Tried to file charges, but the prosecutor stated since a civil arrangement was made, even though he never paid, I cannot do anything except take him to civil court. Is this really true? A person can do this and not be penalized for it. We have multiple witnesses, his confession and medical bills as proof that he did it and that it was intentional.

[Mr. Knowitall]

If the prosecutor has declined to authorize charges, then that's what happened.

If you wanted the offender prosecuted, you should have worked through the police at that time rather than deciding that you would be happy with the money.