QUESTION
What can we do over assault and battery charges? How?
Asked on May 19th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Illinois
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Charges have been filed against my son for hitting a girl. However, she is now denying that the event even happened, after the report has been filed. Even though she has contacted the DAs office, they are still setting a court date in a little over a month. What do we need to do? What is he facing?
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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. He needs a good lawyer.
Answered on May 20th, 2015 at 5:07 AM
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At the very least, your son could be charged with simple assault and battery which carries a potential jail sentence of 6 months. He can also be charged with domestic violence as a felony if he has or had an ongoing relationship with the girl. Although the girl now says that it never happened, someone filed a police report. Considering that he is looking at some serious jail time, I suggest that he hire an attorney to defend him.
Answered on May 20th, 2015 at 5:04 AM
You need to hire a lawyer to answer these questions.
Answered on May 19th, 2015 at 4:56 PM