My bf and I got in an fight,I hit him on the shoulder and a witness saw,called the cops If I plea not guilty to DV assault will I get a plea agreement
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My bf and I got in an fight,I hit him on the shoulder and a witness saw,called the cops If I plea not guilty to DV assault will I get a plea agreement
I want to know if i will get the charges dropped if I plea not guilty. If I plea guilty I’m admitting I’m at fault and it will be on my record, I don’t want that. Will they offer a settlement/plea agreement before taking it to trial?
Asked on June 17, 2009 under Criminal Law, Arizona
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Pleading not guilty or guilty doesn't get charges dropped. Pleading guilty will give you an automatic conviction and it will be on your record unless you have some sort of alternative sentencing. Not a smart thing to do.
Call your public defender and talk to him or her about your options (whether the prosecutor will drop charges, whether or not you have priors, etc.). If you can afford private counsel, try www.attorneypages.com and check his or her record at the Arizona State Bar.
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