Q: Hi my fiance was arrested I didn't press any charges but the state did is there anyway I could get them dropped?
His charge is a misdemeanor he's recently in Jackson county jail and his bond is $1350 he broke a mirror that he gave to me
A:
The State, through elected prosecutors, retains all authority when it comes to whether to pursue charges or not, unfortunately.
THAT BEING SAID, as the alleged victim you retain substantial influence over whether the State can be successful in trying to prosecute him. First off you have some rights under the Georgia Victims Bill or Rights, and you can advocate using that law.
More importantly, you are likely a substantial source of facts related to the case and, after being guided by a competent LOCAL lawyer, you may be able to dramatically influence the State's ability or interest in pursing charges. You got do it right, and there are ethics involved, but you deserve to be heard and have a right to speak.
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