Chicago, IL asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Tennessee

Q: My boyfriend was arrested for domestic violence against me i want to drop charges can i if so how i think the state

Pressed The charges originally but if im the victim cant i have them dropped

1 Lawyer Answer
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Cleveland, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: You can drop the charges all you want to; however, the State will still think there is or was a case. It could take you 3 to 4 court cases to completely get them dropped if you back off. Don't file charges if you don't mean them.

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