If my girlfriend never came to court for domestic violence, canI still charged and convicted for it?
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If my girlfriend never came to court for domestic violence, canI still charged and convicted for it?
Asked on December 16, 2011 under Criminal Law, Michigan
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Potentially if your former girlfriend who filed a domestic violence claim against you failed to appear in court for trial or some other proceeding, there is a chance that the charge against you could be dismissed but that is not a guarantee.
You have the 5th Amendment Right to refuse to testify at trial or any proceeding. However, when you were arrested, you may have stated something that the prosecution may use against you. If you do not have a criminal defense attorney representing you in the matter you are writing about, I suggest that you retain one.
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