Q: Can I help my husband if state picked up charges against him and I'm the person the case is against
A:
You can help whomever you please. You have no duty to help the prosecution and you have no duty to help the defense. The only thing you HAVE to do is come to court and testify... and that only if you are served with a subpoena.
If you want to help your husband, just contact his criminal defense attorney and let them know... The best criminal defense attorneys be curious about what the alleged victim remembers because the alleged victim is often the only true witness to the incident ... other than the defendant.
It is OK if your recollection does not match your husband's memory, in fact it is quite normal for different people to experience completely different versions of reality in a highly stressful situation like a domestic disturbance.
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