Asked 3/29/2016 – Lufkin, TX

I was arrested for home family violence its a misdemeanor but it wasn’t a family home and he told the cops he didn’t want me arrested or he did not want to press charges but i was 12 weeks pregnant with twin girls this is my first ever getting in trouble with the cops first time being arrested i did not have money for a lawyer and my boyfriend wanted to talk to the judge about my case

Answer

Once the police are called, it is not up to the caller to decide if an arrest will be made or if charges will be filed. If you do not have the money, an attorney will be appointed to represent you. Do NOT make any statements until you speak with an attorney.