Chula Vista, CA asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for California

Q: Hello I'm being charged with domestic violence but me and my wife are scared what do we do

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Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

A: Retain attorneys

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William M. Weinberg
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Irvine, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: If you can afford it, hire an attorney right away. It’s possible that the DA may reduce or dismiss the charge depending upon the facts.

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Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: more info needed.

you need to retain a lawyer as the system construes the state of calif as the victim.

thus if your wife were involved, they don't care if she wants to drop charges...............

contact a lawyer and don't discuss case on an open forum like this

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