Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Simple Assault

My Boyfriend and I got into a fight, i went to open the car door and he shoved me out i had to call the police to get a ride home. i begged them not to press charges. and they sent him a citation. how can i get these charges dropped against him since i did not want them in the first place? isnt it my choice?


Asked on 7/10/08, 5:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

John Gibson John W. Gibson, Esquire

Re: Simple Assault

Did the police witness anything? He may just have to show up at the Hearing and have the MDJ dismiss it.

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Answered on 7/12/08, 4:11 pm


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