Q: Will the prosecutor dismiss a case if police report doesn’t match the written report when going to court
Also if you have a clean record never been in any trouble at all will that help your case
A: A discrepancy in a report is unlikely to result a dismissal unless there is a material significant difference. A clean prior record is always helpful in discussions with DAs and prosecutors.
Scott Scherr agrees with this answer
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It really depends on the nature of the discrepancy and whether it is material to the case. Do not assume that the case will be dropped.
The lack of a prior record will help you at sentencing. The judge may give you probation before judgment and/or decide not to send you to jail depending on the facts.
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