Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

Please advise me about the following situation: Husband presses criminal charges against his legal wife for check fraud. They are currently living together and have been married 27 years. Wife was charged with 6 counts of felony forgery. Husband would like to drop charges because he and his wife were having marital problems which have been resolved. Police officials advised husband that if he chooses to drop charges he will charged with a felony for making a false statement. Husband has also been advised by the police he cannot drop charges because they have been submitted to the District Attorney office. In this situation can the husband drop charges without facing any criminal charges also should this couple consult professional legal counsel. thanks in advance for your assistance.


Asked on 4/06/10, 8:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Douglas Rohan Castan & Lecca, PC

The information you have is correct. The husband cannot just drop the charges. The state can still prosecute even if the victim does not want to go forward. The wife should talk to an attorney.

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Answered on 4/12/10, 4:26 am


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