QUESTION

Will I get in trouble if I recant my statement?

Asked on Jan 02nd, 2015 on Criminal Law - New York
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So my boyfriend is sitting in jail because he got caught speeding and for drinking DUI, that same night before he got pulled over, I have just finished work that night and had a few drinks before he came and picked me up. Anyways he was drunk when I got in the car and we started arguing and he stopped on the side of the road so I could get out, as I got out and tripped and fell and bit my lip, so about an hour or so later after that, I went to my mother's and she called the cops behind my back and I didn't want that, so anyways the cops showed and I told them I didn't want to do a statement but they lend me in to do one anyway so I have had some drinks in me at the time and was very upset about our fight we had and so I was over exaggerating and told the police officer that he hit me out of anger, lots of mixed emotions, so now he can't come in contact me at all, and I don't want that. I messed up about lying in the statement now he maybe doing more time now because of it, I love him and want him in my life and out of jail. Will I get charged for lying in my statement? Should I talk to the crown?
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This is a very complicated discussion and I would need additional information to give you reliable advice. Recanting a statement can expose you to certain consequences and they largely depend on the facts of each case: what you said in the statement, what role you played in the case, and what independent evidence they have regarding the content of your statement. Please feel free to contact my office to discuss the particulars of your situation.
Answered on Jan 05th, 2015 at 8:37 PM

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