Q: My bf was arrested for domestic violence. The case has not be filled with the DA so are there any charges against him?
He was arrested but the case has yet to be filled with the DAs office. I was told that since the case had not been filled yet there are not pending charges against him. Is this true? Also, how do I go about removing the protective order that the police officers filled against him?
A: Yes. However, the DA has 2 years to file charges (longer if it is a felony). Family violence cases are often subject to "no drop" policies, which means it likely will be filed. An attorney can fight the protective order, but it is usually best to just let it expire since it's temporary and "no contact" may be a condition of his bond.
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