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District Attorney filed charges for battery after case was discharged for no-complaint. What to do?
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My wife and I had a fight at a public park. We are very passionate, both when we are happy and when we fight, but since it was at a public place people around us just called the police. I spent the night in custody and I was released on a $10000 bail.
Later, my case was discharged with no-complaint and the bail exonerated. A few weeks later I received a letter saying the public attorney's office has decided to file battery charges against me. I'm supposed to appear in court Nov 1st for an arraignment hearing.
Do I need a layer? What should I expect at the hearing?
My wife and I love each other. We just want this thing to go away!
The DA can file charges any time within the statute of limitations. If you have received notice of charges filed against you, it's time for a lawyer. You need a good criminal defense attorney. I'd strongly suggest you find someone who focuses on criminal law and who routinely practices in the court where this case will be heard.
We handle many of theses cases. At the very least, you should consult an attorney before your court date. Many times your attorney can contact the district attorney's office and talk to the filing attorney and get more information for you and find out why they even filed. Also, the sooner you act, the quicker your attorney can get an investigator working on the case to interview potential witnesses.
Previous counsel that responded to you are correct, the District Attorney’s Office can file charges even without the authorization or cooperation of your wife. Immediately get a very experienced attorney and have him or her start putting your defense together. There can be serious consequences from these charges, you must take this matter very seriously.
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