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It is up to the District Attorney whether or not to bring criminal charges against the defendant. The Plaintiff could ask the court to issue a warrant for the defendant's arrest and then it will be up to the judge whether or not to issue said warrant.
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This depends on the situation and whether or not there were objections from the attorneys and any motions in limine before the trial that would keep the co-defendants apart.
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