Q: husband called 911 on me and got arrested himself for 2nd degree DV. Will it help if I say I hit it and it was my fault?
I want to drop the charges which the state has pressed on him and remove the protective order. His bail bond modification has been rejected so I'm scared and don't want to ruin my marriage with him. I also want to know the consequences against me if I state that in my testimony. Initially in my report I told the truth and said it was a mutual disagreement but i don't want any charges pressed on him. But the police officer didn't listen and did otherwise. Is there any other way I can resolve this case so we can work and move on our marriage further with peace? Please help
A: You could discuss your concern with the prosecuting attorney. Since you are married, you may invoke your privilege not to testify against your husband and the charges may be dropped. You can only invoke this privilege once. But you would also be wise to consult with an attorney, the prosecutor, or with victim services prior to making that decision. Domestic abuse is a very serious issue in Maryland.
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