Legal Question

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8 years ago 07/29/2015 3:00pm EDT

So, I know I made a mistake and don't need flack regarding it. Just a straight up answer.

I had a bit too much to drink, got in a spat with the girl I was dating and broke her car window. The police came, she filled out a report and they obviously list me as the suspect. She filled out a sworn affidavit saying she wanted nothing to be done or pursued, that she was moving in two days out of town, and that she wouldn't cooperate further on the issue.

The report has been sent to an investigator and he also has her sworn affidavit. I've yet to hear from the investigator almost two weeks later. What are the chances that they proceed further and pursue charges or that they just let it go and close it?

Thanks in advance. I've taken measures to address my drinking issues in the mean time.

8 years ago 07/29/2015 4:28pm EDT

re: Need Input

8 years ago 07/29/2015 4:45pm EDT

re: Need Input

Did you pay for the window?

8 years ago 07/29/2015 4:48pm EDT

re: Need Input

Chances are 40/60 that they will proceed further on the criminal side. 60/40 that in about 3 months your former girlfriend will change her mind and pursue you in a civil proceeding claiming, amongst other things, emotional harm. When she does, call me.

8 years ago 07/30/2015 9:23am EDT

re: Jackie C.

Yes, I paid for the window, but did so with a money order that doesn't list my name. She has signed a sworn affidavit saying she wants nothing to do with it, and has since moved for a post graduate degree.

I've yet to hear from the investigator handling the case, but I live in a city with a high crime rate and wonder if they will even waste their time with something that has been resolved. My worry is that I am a professional and will lose my job if charged.

I am very sure that she will not pursue anything civilly.

8 years ago 07/30/2015 9:41am EDT

re: Darrow

Also, I already have the best lawyer that money can buy. His PI is the one who prepared the affidavit that she signed.

8 years ago 07/30/2015 9:49am EDT

re: Need Input

If you already have the best lawyer money can buy, why the hell are you asking for advice on a running related message board?

8 years ago 07/30/2015 9:04pm EDT

re: Need Input

In my experience (as a lawyer) they can still prosecute you even with her non-prosecution affidavit, but if there was only property damage, it's very unlikely. If you harmed her, or another person, prosecution would be much more likely.

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