Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

After a fight with my boyfriend, he said he was coming to my house to take back all the things he has given me during our relationship. After he knocked for awhile at my door, I heard him yell at my cat because it supposedly scratched him. I finally let him in and he went to my room, and he took the things he has given me and left. I wanted to have a civilized conversation with him and I wanted my things back, or at least the things I have given him over the years. I am an emotional person, and because he blew me off and said he wouldn't talk to me, in the heat of the moment I called the police. I told the dispatcher he threatened my cat ( he didnt) in order to get my things. All I wanted was for them to call him and help us negotiate our dispute, however he ended up getting arrested for assault (for threatening my cat) I cried and told the officer that I didn't mean it, but he said it was out of my hands. He did not threaten me or my cat- I was not and never have been in fear of him. I am going to support him in court and I want everything to be dropped, he does not deserve to have this on his record because it was a petty fight that I took too far- what should i say?


Asked on 12/27/09, 6:59 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
ERNEST BIANDO LAW OFFICE OF ERNEST T. BIANDO, LLC

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Answered on 1/02/10, 5:41 am
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

I agree.

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Answered on 1/03/10, 11:46 am

The job of the police is not to "negotiate" or settle any dispute. When called to a home and told of a threat, they will make an arrest. If you made a false report of a crime, you could be criminally charged; obtain an attorney to protect your rights. The District Attorney's Office (and the Victim Advocates who work for them) are not in the business of settling disputes or "dropping charges." I advise against making any statements to them until you ahve someone protecting your rights. Remember, the Assistant District Attorney's cannot make any "promises" to you... they are employees of an elected official and do not have that authority.

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Answered on 1/03/10, 2:49 pm


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