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how do i drop charges that i pressed against my girlfreind?
Asked on Jan 21st, 2013 on Criminal Law - New Jersey
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I struck my girlfriend during a fight and she called 911. I was taken down to the station where she proceeded to get a restraining order. She then took it to the next level and finalized it in county court. This angered me... And without hesitating...i wanted some kind of "revenge"! So i pressed assault charges on her. The state had pressed them against me already. I have no reason to press charges against her due to the fact that she didn't assault me! This was only done out of anger! How can i get that charge dropped? And do you have any friendly advice for the charges pressed against me by the state?
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Edward J. Dimon
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you should have a 'global resolution' of all the charges between you. this can be done with 'anger management counseling' and with both paries testifying in the respective courts. the judges and prosecutors need a 'record' which demonstrates that there is 'no future danger of violence'. there is a 'path' to floown which will cause the charges and FRO to be dismissed. i would like to discuss this case with you. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 ext 235. please check my references on the internet.
Answered on Jan 23rd, 2013 at 11:16 AM
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I can only speak to PA law. Normally, once filed the DA will only drop at the next hearing and only if you tell them you refuse to testify. You have no obligation to testify against anyone if you don't want to, at least in PA.
Answered on Jan 21st, 2013 at 8:35 PM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900
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Unfortunately, I am only licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio. NJ laws are different, hence you have to seek a NJ lawyer for that answer
Answered on Jan 21st, 2013 at 12:57 PM