Dismissal of assault charge

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    (a)    On a pretrial motion of the State, a court may dismiss a charge of assault if:

        (1)    the victim and the defendant agree to the dismissal; and

        (2)    the court considers the dismissal proper.

    (b)    The defendant shall pay the costs that would have been incurred if the defendant had been found guilty.


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