Q: Me and my boyfriend got into a disagreement and he got charged with aggravated battery class2.
Can I not show up in court so they can drop it. He choked me and I passed out but police was called a week after from a family member because they couldn't keep that a secret. I have messages and bruises that proved it. What can I do?
A: You may choose to contact the victim witness coordinator at the state's attorney's office. However, if the state chooses to subpoena you, do not evade service and do not fail to abide by the subpoena. You can end up in jail yourself.
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