Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio
Hi I was arrested on DV. my girlfriend was sent a subopena as a witness and would it be best for her to come to court to say she doesn't want to press charges or just don't show up to court
Asked on 7/30/12, 4:37 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Jacobs
Jacobs & Lowder
The subpoena requires her to go. Some judges hold the victim in contempt of court and have them arrested for Trial. It is far better that she have a conversation with the prosecutor so the state can make the right decision on a plea offer. If she changes her story dramatically, she could be charged with false reporting. You cannot be seen at all trying to direct her or to be controlling what she says. That is a new and more serious charge.
Answered on 7/30/12, 6:25 pm
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