How to Have Assault Charges Dropped
Assault charges can affect the convicted individual for a long time, since others may look him negatively because he has a police record. Having assault charges dropped means that the judge ruled in the defendant's favor and he was cleared of the charges. Have assault charges dropped by contacting an attorney and filing the appropriate motions with the court.
- Contact a lawyer that handles assault cases. Find out how much the lawyer charges to take your case. She may allow you to wait to pay the fee until you win your case. Let the lawyer investigate the charges against you.
- Visit the police department to get copies of the police report. Your lawyer can also obtain copies for you on your behalf. Have the lawyer talk with the plaintiff or his lawyer to get more information about your case.
- Visit the courts with your lawyer to complete the appropriate forms to dismiss the charges against you. You need to file your request for dismissal as soon as the charges are made against you; don't waste time.
- Obtain and file a judgment of motion summary to have your case reviewed by a judge. Note that the judge will review all documentation surrounding the assault incident and hear both sides of the story. If you really did assault the plaintiff, changes are you are not going to get the charges dropped against you.
- Obtain a copy of the final decision; especially if the judge rules in your favor and drops the assault charges.
- File the appropriate paperwork with the court to get the assault charges against you removed from your record. Your lawyer can help you with this.