QUESTION
Do I have to go to court if I filed a complaint against my husband?
Asked on Mar 17th, 2016 on Criminal Law - Indiana
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If I filled out a statement saying my husband choked me when in reality he just was reaching for my shoulder, and he was arrested, Do I have to go to court as well, and if I do not wish to press charges how do I get it all dropped? Can I plead the 5th?
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Criminal and General Civil Litigation Attorney serving Warsaw, IN
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Sure, you can plead the fifth. You could also testify that you lied, which would keep him from being prosecuted, but would result in you being charged criminally with filing a false police report.
Answered on Apr 06th, 2016 at 8:08 AM