Q: My boyfriend was charged with 4th degree assault (domestic violence minor injury) I never once said I wanted
To press charges. I actually told them I didn’t want him to go to jail. Is there anything I can do? He was let out on bond the same night, and he’s never been in trouble his entire life until now. What can I do or what can happen?
A: You need to hire a lawyer and the boyfriend can work with your lawyer. You will not be able to talk to him or speak with him or contact him because there is likely a no contact order. Domestic violence cases often have victims that don’t want to go forward but The prosecutors will still go forward since police were involved.
A: The decision lies with the prosecutor. Make your wishes known to him or her.
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