Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

criminal / domestic violence

the respondant in this matter has been indicted on 11 counts of criminal contempt 1/2. there was an order of protection that was violated. the victim now does not want to pursue with the charges, however the DA is going to prosecute and because the respondant has a violent criminal past respondant is facing years., how can the complainant help?


Asked on 2/08/07, 11:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

Re: criminal / domestic violence

The complainant can not help very much at this point. If the complainant recants their complaint, they would most likely face criminal charges for filing a false report or they could be charged with impeeding government administration or several other charges. The best you can do is get the person a very good lawyer and you could tell the D.A. that you do not want to testify but you will be subpoeniaed.

If you wish to discuss this matter further, I can be reached at [email protected] or at 516/746/4747.

Joel R. Salinger, Esq.

114 Old Country Road

Mineola, New York 11501

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Answered on 2/09/07, 10:00 am


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