Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Hampshire

Dropping domestic violence charges

I was wondering if once a file is submitted on domestic abuse and the other person is arrested, is there any way to drop the charges / case? This is not something I think needs to be pursued and put on the other persons record.


Asked on 5/25/03, 5:58 pm

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henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: Dropping domestic violence charges

Once a complaint is issued, the matter is in the prosecutor's hands and control -- it assumes a life of its own.

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Answered on 5/25/03, 8:13 pm


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