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Burglary 1st degree & Theft 3rd degree

My estranged wife filed Burglary and Theft charges against me for going in her house to get our dog. Now she said she will drop charges and I don't think she can. Who is right? It's ok to laugh!!


Asked on 7/10/09, 6:07 pm

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Wayne Woodall Wayne Woodall Attorney

Re: Burglary 1st degree & Theft 3rd degree

She cannot unilaterally determine that the charges will be dropped, because these are "State" charges and not "her charges" but her influence will probably go a long way towards convincing the Prosecutor to drop the matter.

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Answered on 7/11/09, 8:34 am


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