Criminal Law/sexual battery

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Expert: - 5/30/2008


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My boyfriend was charged with sexual battery 7 years ago by his then girlfriends mother. It was a reiculous case that has had him put on the registry ever since. Is there any way that if the now adult ex girlfriend would come forward could she help get any of this dropped? He served his time 3 months hard labour. And the registry is a joke as far as I am concerned. He was charged and currenlty lives in GA

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Rayna,

   Your boyfriend was not just charged with sexual battery.  He was convicted of the crime. There is a big difference.  It means that a judge and/or a jury found him guilty.  Once you are convicted no one can "drop" the charges.  It sounds like that he is now a convicted felon and will have to live with what the courts dealt him.  But he might consider contacting the attorney who defended him seven years ago and see what it takes to get a pardon in your state.

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Please do not ask me about potential jail sentences that you, your friends, or family might receive in court. There is no way for me to know that. Only a judge could answer a question like that. I am also NOT a probation officer or parole officer so I cannot answer questions that relate to parole or probation. Also please keep in mind that every state has different laws. If you are planning to ask a question about a specific law or criminal charge that pertains to your state only it could be difficult to answer. I also cannot give you legal advice on what to do or what not to do in court. Retired police officer with 26 years experience. Worked in the patrol division as well as over 14 years in the detective bureau. Investigated a wide range of crime such as murder, rape, robbery, theft, fraud, missing persons, and other very sensitive crimes. I am available to answer your questions about criminal law and especially as it applies to police work. I taught at the police academy for several years and am especially knowledgeable about search and seizure. Any question about criminal law is welcome! Please don't ask me to do your homework or ask me questions that obviously come from your teachers or professors. I also do not do online interviews or surveys. Young people need to gain face to face interviewing skills. Local police officers usually are very agreeable to assist in these assignments.

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I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience. I investigated almost every type of crime including murder, rape, theft, missing persons, fraud, and domestic abuse. I am very knowledgeable about search and seizure and taught at the police academy for several years on a variety of subjects. I can answer questions that a lot of attorneys cannot since they do not have "street experience".

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