QUESTION
If I testify and the report doesn't match, can I get in trouble?
Asked on Feb 10th, 2017 on Criminal Law - California
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My husband was arrested for domestic violence. The police report isn't accurate.
2 ANSWERS
It will be completely expected. Prosecutors will never drop charges just because the victim has had a change of heart/story. The fact is, in 95% of all DV cases the parties reconcile, and prosecutors are well aware of this. Testifying differently won't get him off. A good lawyer perhaps.
Answered on Apr 18th, 2017 at 8:27 AM
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Not necessarily. A lot will depend on how far apart your testimony and the facts set forth in the police report are. It is common for a police report to contain some inaccuracies.
Answered on Apr 18th, 2017 at 8:27 AM