I was asked to write a victim impact statement (VIS) for an assault case that occurred a few months back. I wanted to know if it's worth writing it? It's a minor assault case where I was left with a bruised mouth. No weapons were used.
I received death threats from the accused (online and by a mutual friend) unless I drop the charges against him. Is this appropriate to be included in the VIS? I also had to pay for the ambulance bill. How likely will these points affect the accused in the sentencing?
