Ruby, MI Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

Only the DA can drop the charges. You can ask them to drop the charges, but they don't have to simply because that's what you want to happen. The truth is is that the victim in nearly every domestic violence case wants the charges dropped. It's part of the cycle of violence. The DAs know this and, for that reason, they rarely drop the charges simply because that's what the victim wants. I'm not saying that's right or wrong, but that is how domestic violence cases work. Here's some food for thought. You said "I know he would never hurt me or my kids." He already has hurt you. He repeatedly slapped you and busted your lip. That is something that NEVER happens in normal, healthy relationships. EVER. Stop making excuses for him (i.e., he did it because he was drunk). It sounds like you have a bad relationship. If you think otherwise, then you have never been treated well by men. Either break up or get into couples counseling.

If the investigation is ongoing, they can hold the truck indefinitely. I suggest that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.

I don't know. State law the statute of limitations is generally 3 years. I don't know if there is a longer statute on federal claims, due to the student loans which are federal in nature.