Denver, CO asked in Domestic Violence for Colorado

Q: I filed a report against my fiancé for domestic violence, when the detective calls Can i have the case dropped?

I filed a report against my fiancé for domestic violence, when the detective calls Can i have the case dropped and not file ?

The ER (wanted to make sure the baby inside me is okay) called the police to inform of domestic violence. The police officer who took my statement filed the report but said I have to wait for a detective to call me to proceed. Can I tell the detective I don’t want to press charges or file against my fiancé? I don’t want this to get out of hand. We have a baby coming in 6 months.

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Sabra M. Janko
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  • Domestic Violence Lawyer
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: The first thing that you think about should be safety for your baby and yourself. If the ER called the police, the harm was serious. it won't stop. The state can decide whether to prosecute or not based on the ER report. You can tell the detective that you do not want to prosecute, however the state is not bound by your decision. I recommend that you seek the assistance of an attorney or domestic violence shelter that can help you obtain a protection order.

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