Can I withdraw the statement that I made without getting into trouble?

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Can I withdraw the statement that I made without getting into trouble?

I made a statement to the police about my boyfriend putting his hands on me and the officer said it would just go on file in case it ever happened again. However, my boyfriend got a warrant for his arrest and that wasn’t what I was told so now how can I stop it from him being charged when I never wants to press charges in the first place and even told the officer no.

Asked on November 19, 2018 under Criminal Law, Texas

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M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

In criminal cases it is up to the state and not the alleged victim as to whether criminal charges are filed. If there is sufficient other evidence to support a conviction then the case will still move forward, with or without the victim's cooperation. Finally, victims often recant their statements so no legal action against you will probably not be taken, however it could since giving a false statement to the police is a crime.

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

In criminal cases it is up to the state and not the alleged victim as to whether criminal charges are filed. If there is sufficient other evidence to support a conviction then the case will still move forward, with or without the victim's cooperation. Finally, victims often recant their statements so no legal action against you will probably not be taken, however it could since giving a false statement to the police is a crime. 


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