The case involves a victim of a crime who wants to appeal a decision dismissing their complaint due to the prosecution's failure to establish a prima facie case. However, the court has ruled that the victim lacks the authority to appeal without the consent of the district attorney. The case is about private criminal complaints filed by a corporation against former employees for theft-related charges, and the district attorney approved the complaints. The victim of a crime can only pursue civil action for damages, while criminal prosecutions are pursued by the district attorney in the Commonwealth's name.
Commonwealth v. Malloy (1982)
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
304 Pa. Super. 297, 450 A.2d 689
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