Can I talk to a prosecutor to about dropping second degree assault charges against my boyfriend?

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Can I talk to a prosecutor to about dropping second degree assault charges against my boyfriend?

Asked on September 26, 2013 under Criminal Law, Maryland

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Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

Hello. You may hypothetically do such a thing.  Most likely, the wise path would be for you to speak to an attorney whose interest is protecting your interests, and, or the victim's advocate. Some attorneys are available seven days for emergency legal needs. Many attorneys will speak initially at no charge. Then, if legal work is performed, some attorneys will provide a reduced fee for financial hardship. Some attorneys may also assist you in a limited scope manner to conserve legal costs. All the best.

 

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Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

Assuming you were the victim of the assault, you can certainly speak with the prosecutor about your desire that he drop the assault charges, but at this point, the decision belongs to the prosecutor.  If you are considering doing this because your boyfriend apologized and you made up, you might want to consider speaking to a domestic violence counselor/hotline first.  


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