Q: What if me and my bf got into a fight and i hit him first and then he hit me. But i made a statement that he hit me and
Didnt say he hit me. He got charge with a physical touched something like that... Now we got to go to court. What can happen ? I dont want to testify against him
A: He is likely charged with a Domestic Battery, which is a Class A Misdemeanor in Illinois punishable up to 364 days in jail and up to $2,500.00 in fines. His criminal background will determine what type of sentence he receives if he is found guilty. He should have an experience criminal defense attorney by his side when he goes to court. This is not something he should handle on his own.
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A: You can be charged with perjury or obstruction of justice if you made a statement contrary to one you intend to give at court.
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