Q: Can I drop domestic violence charges if I am the victim?
My fiance has domestic violence charge on him 2nd offense? His others were dropped by the someone else.. If I drop charges will he have a bond still if I drop them and what more then likely will be the situation or consequences?
A: Depending on the date of arrest, you can contact law enforcement or the District Attorney's office requesting "drop charges" and/or that prosecution not be pursued but ultimately it is up to the District Attorney's office whether or not to pursue a case and/or dismiss charges if already filed. If your fiance has an attorney, you may want to speak to him if you truly do not want the charges to proceed.
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