QUESTION
In a family violence case, if the offender has completed the anger management classes that the judge ordered what happens next?
Asked on Jan 20th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Texas
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It started as a 3rd degree felony for impediment of breathing. It was dropped to a misdemeanor family violence assault to a family member. The lawyer had stated the judge ask for a 12 week anger management classes to dismiss the case. Court will be tomorrow but the lawyer is asking for more money stating that he needs to go to trial to dismiss the case or if I choose not to pay more, then I'll be convicted. I need help to understand, my lawyer is not helping me understand much right now.
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It is unclear your case status. The judge does not control the charge or reductions - the prosecutor does. Did you already plead guilty or are you taking the class on an agreement from the prosecutor to dismiss or on the hope of a dismissal. If you don't have an agreement then you nor your lawyer can force a dismissal. Sounds like it is time to get a second opinion.
Answered on Jan 22nd, 2015 at 2:20 PM