i filed charges from domestic violence on someone can i drop them?
342019
No, depending on the state, but here in COlorado once you file the DV charges, the state takes over and prosecute's. The only way you can "drop" them is if they go to court and he pleads not guilty, they will go to a jury trial, and all you have to do is not show up then there is no evidence, and nothing happens to you either.
419470
I am a criminal Justice major, and have gone through the same thing. All you need to do is go down to the court house and say you want to drop it. Besides nothing can be done to him unless you call the police. The only way this would not work is if he has already hit you or the child and he was arrested. Then the state would have taken it from there.
165527
Wow, sounds horrifying for you.  Sorry.  First, start gathering evidence, everything you have and can get, to substanciate your accusations.  Also, I believe the Public Defender is protected against hold harmless laws, so maybe you can file a complaint through the District Attorney's office? Start researching this through the state website where you live.  There is much information on each State's site.  Begin researching now before your statute of limitations runs out.\nGood luck to you on this difficult battle my friend.
725031
If they have been tried and sentenced, that will not help much.  If not, then talk to the District Attorney's office about whether they would continue the case if you did not press charges.  They may or may not want to pursue it without your testimony, but you can ask.
845920
Yes, you could.\n\nIf something terrible happened to her, like a rapist got ahold of her, and it came out that he got her address and name from you, you could be prosecuted on criminal charges also.\n\nWhy would you do this?  Even if she made you angry, this won't make you feel better and could open you up to a world of problems.\n\nIf she is a big loser, keep in mind that Karma always works.  It may take time, even years, but eventually somehow, she will get what is due her.  But if you make it worse, Karma would be after you.
564965
Yes. They can still take you to small claims court even though there was no police report filed. You are responsible for the damages you caused. However, to avoid going to court tell them to go get 2-3 estimates and you pay the smaller of the two. Thats the law. Hope this helps, I am a paralegal.
273278
walked away until you both calmed down . . . \n\nIf he wanted to . . . legally he could call the police and have you arrested for domestic violence . . . that is all he needs . . . to charge you . . . \n\nWhy else do you think . . . you hear more reports of women charging men . . . because women press charges on these stupid fights . . . and men ignore them.\n\nVAWA (Violence Against Women Assn) . . . did a report . . . and it shows that men are the biggest victim of domestic assault . . . second is children . . . third is women.  The biggest abusers . . . first is women . . . second is men . . . third is other relations (Like babysitter, aunt, uncle).\n\nYou should be glad you husband was a nice guy . . . and didn't have you arrested.
164149
for sure free, but you may have to through alot of transferring within the court house in the county where the offenses occured. Start by calling the courthouses main # and get assistance.
319321
Yes!  Your first priority should be to your kids.  They aren't safe with your husband and you need to get them away now.  Call legal aid or see if you make payments to a lawyer.  Or see if in your state you can file on your own.  Make sure you have proof of whatever accusations you are going to bring up in court.  Document everything, it will help you later on.  Also depending on the ages of the kids, I would ask for supervised visitation due to him still talking to the perp.
46183
Contact the Police and/or the courts.  They are available at a minimal charge.
914647
Any alien in the US who is convicted of a crime of domestic violence is deportable. Whether a given crime, even one called "domestic abuse" or "domestic violence", qualifies as a crime of domestic violence for immigration purposes depends on the specific wording of the d.v. law. If the conviction was for an aggravated felony, then the alien is deportable. If the conviction was for a crime involving moral turpitude with a possible sentence of more than 1 yr, then the alien is deportable. To find out if a conviction counts, talk to an immigration atty.
238998
It sounds like a "No Contact Order." Which can be issued against a convicted abuser. The Prosecution would need to fear for your safety.\n\nIf this isn't the case. . .
433826
The easiest and probably safest way would be to contact an attorney and have them find out for you.  Calling the police won't help as that info will not be given over the phone.  If you go in and there are charges, you will be arrested on the spot.  So, I suggest you contact an attorney.
718627
Some friends and I have a hobby of teaching guys like him a lesson-Tell her to get out! go to a battered womans shelter a couple of counties away-and file charges-or contact me and if we are close or if I have any associates close, the situation may well take care of itself.
565826
Options:\n\nCall local law enforcement.\nCall a lawyer.\nCall a womens shelter/womens rights advocate.\nCall a domectic violence hotline.\n\nDon't know how bad it is but if they are living together she should probably arrange a place to stay before doing this.  If the guy gets wind of it she may be in harms way again.\n\nA Domestic Violence Protection Order will also help her get things in order and him ordered to stay away or go to jail.
895555
Yes.  It depends on the charge and your location.  Go to a search engine and type in the name of your state, then 'state judiciary home page' and hit 'search'.  It should pull up the home page with the laws for your state.  You can look at the laws regarding abuse, sentencing, etc.  If someone is being abused, you need to talk to them and help them find the strength to leave themselves.  Otherwise they'll just go back because that's what they know, that's what's safe.  I've been there.  Be there for them.  Talk to them.  There are also restraining orders, which can be taken out at your local court house.  They're very cheap and affordable.  The police are also more than happy to put a trespassing warrant on your property for you, so if somebody walks onto your lawn, you can simply phone and have them removed without dirtying your hands.  Good luck.
747529
The Courts seriously frown on this...\n\nActually extinguising one's rights and responsibilities as a parent is a major deal in family law in any state.  Give this issue more time and thought.  On the other hand, If this guy physically abused you that's much different.  I would expect there would be people in the legal community to help you to do what you need to do.  Still, I think getting support from him is necessary.  My thoughts...\n\nCheck out this site for County by County resources in your state:\n\nhttp://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/dvsa/violence_Victims.htm