Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the complainant had standing under Art. 88 OJ to challenge the refusal to proceed on the merits.
Decisione estratta
She lacked standing because she was not a victim within the meaning of the Victim Assistance Act and could not contest the prosecutorial refusal on the merits.
Motivazione estratta
A private complainant generally has only a factual interest in criminal prosecution; standing exists only for a victim whose civil claims may be affected. The appellant alleged no injury to bodily, sexual, or psychological integrity.