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How to drop a domestic violence charge on my husband?
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my husband was arrested for domestic violence (squeezing my shoulder) nothing major but kids were here so the police apparently called cps. I did press charges but cps is going to actually help with counseling as a family and suggested counseling for us. Court is a week away. Can I drop charges and get us both help? Obviously that's what people need. Cps made me realize the wrong I had done and I know no one should ever put their hands on anyone but I do believe we can get help and it will work. I don't want to have to pay the city a ton of money when it's help we both need together. What can I do? Call the prosecutor before court, talk to them? Wait for court and tell them? How can I make sure it's dropped?
Hello. My practice concentrates on nothing but Assault and DV cases. They're NOT dropping these charges, even if you want to. I guarantee it. If he is innocent, he needs a serious trial lawyer who is capable of winning in-front of a jury. Just being honest...
Unfortunately for you, the only person who can choose to drop the charges is the prosecutor on the case. You should call the prosecutor as soon as possible and tell them your opinion, but do know that if the prosecutor believes there is enough to charge your husband, the prosecutor will likely move forward with the case. You are correct, no one should ever put their hands on another person and counseling is a great first step; however, the fact that it was done in front of the children could be a big problem for your husband. I would encourage your husband to get a good criminal law attorney to represent him in this matter.
it is only the prosecuting attorney that determines if charges can be dropped. You can certainly give input to the prosecutor but they are not obligated to comply with your request to drop charges. Many times however they will do so if both parties agree to be in counseling. Your husband should have an experienced criminal law attorney assisting him.
