How to Get False Assault Charges Dismissed
If you or someone you know has been falsely accused of assault there is a way to get the charges dismissed. There is nothing worse than being accused of something you did not do. Not only can the charges ruin your reputation, but may also make it difficult for you to gain employment.
How to Get False Assault Charges Dismissed
- Hire a competent defense attorney to represent you in the case. If money is a problem petition the court for a court appointed attorney. It is recommended that the attorney you hire be board certified and have a background in criminal law.
- Meet with your attorney and tell him all the details of the case. Remember it is very important that you do not leave out anything no matter how unimportant it may seem. Your attorney is bound by the attorney-client privilege and cannot disclose anything you tell him or her without your permission to do so.
- Let your attorney handle all matters associated with the case. In most assault cases the person that is charged with committing the crime is served with a restraining order to stay away from the victim, and you should abide by the order even if the charges are false.
- Send any alibi witnesses to the police station to give statements on your behalf. It is not uncommon for witness statements to prove the innocence of a falsely accused person. A district attorney has the authority to dismiss the charges against you based on the statements of reliable witnesses.