Q: Can I show up to my boyfriend's arraignment to help get him off domestic A&B
My bf called the police on me because I was out of control intoxicated. Since he could not calm me down he was looking for help. They asked if he wanted me arrested he said no. We both hit each other I hit him first but my story was all over the place I know because I was inebriated and my bf wasn't. They ended up taking him and pressing charges although I begged them not to. Can I get him out of this mess being that he was the one who called, my statements weren't very trustworthy and I hit him first?
A: The best thing you can do for him is to make sure he has an experienced criminal defense attorney. Unfortunately at this point, the prosecutor will not likely dismiss the case just because you ask them. Domestic violence allegations are often pressed hard by the prosecution. I have had many domestic A&B cases get dismissed, but only after a lot of advocacy.
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