How to avoid a charge of domestic abuse?

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How to avoid a charge of domestic abuse?

I was 20; she was 16. She dumped me 3 times before. On the last time (number 4), I held her down to get her to stop trying to leave and think about her mistake before going home. She complained to her parents (thus ruining any chance of them allowing us to date again). While holding her down I bruised her wrists. Her parents said they weren’t going to have me and at one point said that if I went through anger management they would consider letting us date (I now realize that she’s evil and it’s good we ended it). If something else angered them, can they come after me?

Asked on October 20, 2010 under Criminal Law, Minnesota

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

I do not think that anyone can tell you any way that you can "avoid" a charge being brought against you if 1., you were guilty of the charge and 2., they had evidence to prove it.  How would you be able to guarantee that they would not file charges?  They have a right to do so. I think that you should consult with an attorney in your area just to be on the safe side and to get an idea of what exactly you would be charged with and what would happen.  This way it will put your mind at ease as to what was going on and if something does happen you will be prepared with an attorney behind you.


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