QUESTION
Can I talk to a judge to lessen or dismiss the charges against my boyfriend and instead have him undergo extensive counseling?
Asked on Mar 26th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Georgia
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My boyfriend was charged with aggravated assault and cruelty to children when he put his hands on my 2 year old son in Georgia. His arraignment is tomorrow and I was hoping to talk to his lawyer or a judge to dismiss the charges against him. This is his first offense and he hasn''t hit my son in the past besides disciplining him. My son is constantly asking where his dad is and cries all the time. His behavior has become unruly since my boyfriend was locked up. Is there any way he can receive counseling instead?
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You can talk to someone, but it is more likely to be someone with the District Attorney's Office. In short, they decide what and who to prosecute and the Judge decides whether or not they are playing within the rules. It would probably be easiest to bring your hopes and concerns to your boyfriend's attorney prior to court.
Thank you,
Andrew
Andrew R. Lynch
910 Church St., Suite 100
Decatur, GA 30030
Office 404-373-7735
Fax 404-378-3266
www.atlnotguilty.com
Answered on Apr 03rd, 2012 at 3:24 PM