Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

boyfriend arrested and charged with 3 felonies

I recently became upset with my current boyfriend whom was living with me. Thru a series of events I finally became disgusted when he took my keys to apartment. I went to police for help. all i wanted was help getting my keys back. They questioned me about our past, and of course there were behavior problems with him. He is being charged 5 different charges, 3 of which are felonies. If I recant my initial statement what happens. Also do I have the opportunity to change or add to the original statement give. The charges are absolutely insane, and I believe I was inaccurately interpreted during my statement. Please advise on my options.


Asked on 2/01/09, 8:37 am

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Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Re: boyfriend arrested and charged with 3 felonies

Once the charges are filed, the prosecutor need not dismiss the charges even if there is recantation. In fact, such recantation is extremely common in cases of assault where the victim is presumed to be a battered woman. In such instances in particular, prosecutors are reluctant to dismiss charges when testimony changes.

However, recantation of a primary witness certainly weakens a prosecutor's case and an aggressive defense attorney can often exploit the issues to the defendant's advantage avoiding felony convictions.

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Answered on 2/02/09, 1:23 pm


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