Should I represent myself in aDV case?
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Should I represent myself in aDV case?
I’ve been accused by my girlfriend of assaulting her when she told me that she wanted to leave me. The problem is she’s done this before andI I had to except a continuance without findings on that case which I completed with no problem. In reality I told her to leave and in return she left me with 4 assault charges and 2 counts of mischief. If I take a polygraph and submit evidence that contradicts her statements to the prosecutor before this goes to trial, is there a chance charges could get dropped? Also, shes in AZ and I don’t think she will come and admit she lied.
Asked on May 24, 2011 under Criminal Law, Washington
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Could you? Probably. Should you? Absolutely not! If something goes wrong in this case then you will be up a creek without a paddle. And let me tell you something: a continuance means that the other matter is still pending. So you not only need to consult with an attorney on this case but you need to resolve the other case too or you will be in a heap of trouble! Please, do not take any chances here. Consult with an attorney. He or she will know the best way to blow holes in her case and to resolve both matters. And try and get a restraining order against her. Good luck to you.
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