QUESTION
How to talk to Judge? Get charges dropped? No contact order dropped?
Asked on Feb 20th, 2017 on Domestic Violence - Arkansas
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My boyfriend (17 years old) and me (20 years old) got into a fight. He tried restraining me cause I wanted to take a walk and cool off and ended up hurting me. His parents showed up and told me to call the cops. So I did and they took him away. I didn't want to press charges, I wanted to calm the situation. Now they have a no contact order up that I didn't even ask for. So now I'm wondering how I can talk to the judge or someone. Also how I can get the charges dropped and no contact order dropped.
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Once charges are filed the matter is in the hands of the State. Not wanting to "press charges" is no longer a decision that you can dictate. However, you may talk to the prosecuter about the case and get some relief. Prosecuters' really do not want a reluctant "victim" witness. Anyway, if subpoenaed, you are bound to testify as to wht happened or you may be held in contempt.
Get your boyfriend a lawyer.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2017 at 12:17 PM