If I’m 31 weeks pregnant and my boyfriend hit me so I had him arrested but I now want to drop the charges, what should I do?
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If I’m 31 weeks pregnant and my boyfriend hit me so I had him arrested but I now want to drop the charges, what should I do?
We have a court date next week. I just want him to get the help that he needs.
Asked on November 8, 2013 under Criminal Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Contact the prosecutor and explain the situation, your thinking, your wishes, etc. They *may* choose to drop the charges, or alternatively to seek some alternative punishment (such as mandatory anger management classes plus probation) instead of incarceration. However, bear in mind that while the prosecutor will often follow the victim's wishes in situations like this, it does not have to; the prosecutor, not you, are in control of the case.
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