Palo Cedro, CA Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

First, your husband is going to need a good criminal defense lawyer. Second, if you do not want him prosecuted, the only thing you can do is contact the prosecutor and tell them. Bear in mind that the prosecution is not required to dismiss simply because you want them to. In fact, almost all victims in domestic violence cases ask the prosecutor to dismiss. That's why your husband is going to need a good criminal defense lawyer.

The police and DA can file any charges they think they can win, as long as the statute of limitation has not run, which is at least a year or more. They can amend and re-file any dropped charges, repeatedly. When questioned, arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? A little free advice: exercise the 5th Amendment right to SHUT UP and do NOT talk to police or anyone about the case except with and through an attorney. No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or elsewhere are going to effectively help in a legal defense. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.