Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

This is quite a long story, with more details than I can include here, so I will try to keep it short. I called police for my fiance last week because he was suicidal. Before this, we had intercourse, I didnt particularly want to, but never told him no. Long story short, charges were pressed and he has been charged with rape 3rd. I want to drop charges, but the state will pick them up. In the statement I made, I told police that I told my fiance "no". Everything else in the statement was true. I have to go to his felony hearing within the next 2 days. I spoke with the ADA today, and told her I wanted to drop the charges and she said that wasnt possible. After talking with her for almost 5 minutes, she asked if I had lied in my statement. I stuttered a little, but didnt answer, because I was not expecting that question. She told me "I had better be careful how I answer, because my children need at least one parent home". She said it in a threatening way, not a sweet, looking out for me way. Do I need to hire an attorney? Should I bring one with me to the hearing? I am just so scared because I have never been in trouble before, and there is noone else to take care of my children if something were to happen.

Asked on 7/18/11, 2:10 pm

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Robert Evans Robert S. Evans esq.

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I believe retaining an attorney will be of gteat help. The attorney can minimize any damage done by retracting your inititial statement. There are questions about that statement that a competent criminal defense attorney will be able to evaluate and advise you properly. For more info you may contact my office @7188340087

Answered on 7/18/11, 2:33 pm

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