Q: My child's father was arrested for dv what happens if i don't show up for court?
A: First, if he abused you, you are making a big mistake in hinder his prosecution. Second, a case may be made against him if you show up or not depending on statements made by you or him or based on officer observations. There could also be other witnesses to what happened. You need to go get some counseling about this. I suspect that he has told you how sorry he is and how it really is your fault and that you can make all of this go away if you just don't testify. One day, you or some other woman like you, will be killed by an abuser whom you could have gotten away from. Get some counseling. If he contacts you, call the police -- even if he is contacting you through a third party. (like his mamma)
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