Question: Female charged with simple battery against father of her child (only hit him , no bruises etc). Out of anger, he files charges. Now wants to drop charges but it's in legal system now. Does female need to go to court with a lawyer if the accuser is a. Going to drop charges or b. not going to show up?

Answer: She needs an experienced attorney, because the prosecutor maintains control over whether the charges will be dismissed.

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