Q: How do I aid in getting a Domestic Violence 2nd Degree charged dropped or dismissed in Alabama?
My husband was recently charged with this crime without me giving a statement to the officers stating that I was choked by him which I wasn't. We had recently about 3 hours prior to the officers coming out got into a shirt pulling arm grabbing confrontation which I initiated. He tried to leave and I wouldn't allow him to. Well the officers saw scratches on both of us and old marks on my neck where scabs had recently fell came off and took upon themselves to say he choked me. Which he didn't do. How do I help aid in this case? This is the first time something of this nature has happened with us since we've been together. Prior to us getting together he was charged with a DV 3rd for pushing his ex off of him.
A: This is a set of facts which the Court will sort out. It is not up to you to drop charges or some such. He is going to trial. He needs to get a criminal defense attorney and he needs to get one right now.
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