Q: Boyfriend got dv charges due to my ptsd response from ex husband. How do we get charges dropped.
My ex was very violent. Me and my current got in a very heated argument and I went into fight or flight because of ptsd. My current restrained me during the incident and some bruising was caused because of my struggle. I called the cops while still in a hysterical ptsd state of mind. I have mental health issues and altercations with men get over exaggerated in my mind while they are happening. I was abused for many years severely by my ex husband.
A: Sorry but it is not up to you whether the charges are dropped or if the District Attorney proceeds to trial and attempts to get a criminal conviction. Actions have consequences - both for you and for him. You can talk to his criminal defense attorney if you wish to see what, if anything, you can do. If he breaks the no contact Order which undoubtedly is in place, it will really hurt his existing case and likely create additional criminal charges against him as well.
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