What can I do if I exaggerated the circumstances of a domestic violence incident?
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What can I do if I exaggerated the circumstances of a domestic violence incident?
My boyfriend and I got into a argument. I am 20 weeks pregnant. He ended up hitting me in the head. The cops were called. He got arrested. I was very upset and very mad he hit me, so out of anger I exaggerated on the police report. He is now charged with aggravated assault. I just want the truth to be known. Yes he did hit me but should he suffer the consequences of what I did and not the things that he did? I now feel horrible about this. I feel that I have to do something and tell the truth. What should I do?
Asked on December 15, 2017 under Criminal Law, New Jersey
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You really should consult directly with a local criminal law attorney as to all of this. The fact is that, even if the DA is informed of what you say really happened, they may or may not believe you. Many times victims in domestic violence cases make statements which they later claim to be untrue. If there is sufficient evidence to support the current charge against your boyfriend, the state can still prosecute him on that charge. Again it will be up to the DA to decide.
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