Q: What steps should I take to ensure the best possible outcome with my boyfriend's domestic violence case(s)
My boyfriend/domestic partner has been arrested twice for domestic asualt on me and charged with a F3 both times. I didn't press charges the first time, and the second time when asked I said yes but I never filled out a statement. If I never did that part, or got in touch with any law enforcement afterwards, is it still considered that I pressed charges? If so how do I drop them? I know that the state takes over regardless, but I wholeheartedly believe that jail time isn't the answer and I want to do whatever I can to ensure the best possible outcome on his end. What are my options?
A: If you believe that there is hope for the relationship and that you will not be in danger, I suggest contacting the victim's assistance coordinator at the District Attorney's office and tell that person that you are more concerned about your boyfriend getting therapy/rehab than seeing him punished.
Kiele Linroth Pace agrees with this answer
A: Make sure that your boyfriend has the best available criminal defense attorney available who takes cases in the county where the charges were filed and then ask that attorney and follow his or her advice.
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