Q: Me and my brother had a physical fight.My mother called the police because she was concerned but he didn’t press charges
I got disorderly conduct and I didn’t get charges pressed on me. My brother and I had a physical fight and my mother called the police because she was concerned. But at the end we both made up and didn’t press charges. I’m getting charged now with disorderly conduct- Fighting. Is there anything my brother and I could both do to get it resolved??
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You and your brother should first try to explain the situation to the prosecutor or the court. Since you both made up and no one wants to press charges, it could help your case. You might want to show that this was a one-time incident and that there’s no ongoing conflict.
Additionally, you could consider attending mediation with your brother, which shows that you’re both committed to resolving disputes peacefully in the future. If you present this to the court, it might help reduce the charges or penalties.
Lastly, be sure to attend all court dates and follow any legal advice you receive. Cooperation and demonstrating that you’ve taken steps to address the situation can go a long way in resolving the charge.
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