Altoona, PA asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Pennsylvania

Q: I was charged with SADV because my child's mother lied to the police. Now that I've been convicted she openly states she

Lied to get me charged and now regrets it because of how much it's put my son and myself through just because she was mad at the time. Is there anything that can be done?

1 Lawyer Answer
Ryan L Hyde
Ryan L Hyde
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Exton , PA
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania

A: When you say convicted, do you mean you were found guilty or you pleaded guilty? It only matter because you may have PCRA remedies availavle to you. Post conviction relief act is dificult to file under, you would need to consult with a local appellate attorney.

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