Xenia, OH asked in Domestic Violence for Ohio

Q: Should I avoid going to court or say I lied?

I recently filed for a domestic violence charge against my fiancé . It was in the heat of the moment what should I do to get the charges dropped .? If I don’t show up in court will they drop the charges? Or should I say I lied? Or tell them I’m mentally insane and don’t know what I’m talking about? I NEED HELP!

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David A. Ingram
David A. Ingram
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Columbus, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: There is no easy for your situation. First, I hope everyone remains safe. Notify the prosecutor, the victim advocate, and defense attorney that you no longer want to proceed forward with the case and want it dismissed. The court can issue a warrant for your arrest if you fail to show up in court. You risk being charged with falsification (a First Degree Misdemeanor) if you say you lied about the incident. The same can occur if you tell the court or prosecutor that you are mentally insane. Simply, contact all the parties working on the case and let them know your position. Ultimately, the power to dismiss the case rests with the prosecutor. Good luck and stay safe!

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