Assault Charge Filed by an Ex-Boyfriend

My question involves criminal records for the state of: Arizona.

I left my ex boyfriend in the beginning of January due to years of mental and physical abuse. On three occasions I called the police and they did nothing, they could either not find him or simply asked him to leave. I pursued it as far as I could and even filed a restraining order in which once again the police stated he would not respond. Each and every time he would come back and I felt I had to put up with him being around without anything being done. I finally was able to move to a further place without him able to know where, he had trouble contacting me.

Months have passed and I have been interviewing for higher positions in my field. Unfortunately I recent found out there is a pending assault charge on my record from January. I never even knew about and court day is coming up in May. I spoke with my ex and he admitted to making false statements so it would ruin my career for leaving him as he knows that's what I live for. I'm devastated as I never had any kind of criminal background and he is now wanting to help me because he regrets what he did. All I want is to be able to straighten this out how can I continue my interviews without this pending charge affecting me. Should I give information about what's go on during interview or when they do the background check. Help

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Quoting CassV

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My question involves criminal records for the state of: Arizona. I left my ex boyfriend in the beginning of January due to years of mental and physical abuse. On three occasions I called the police and they did nothing, they could either not find him or simply asked him to leave. I pursued it as far as I could and even filed a restraining order in which once again the police stated he would not respond. Each and every time he would come back and I felt I had to put up with him being around without anything being done. I finally was able to move to a further place without him able to know where, he had trouble contacting me. Months have passed and I have been interviewing for higher positions in my field. Unfortunately I recent found out there is a pending assault charge on my record from January. I never even knew about and court day is coming up in May. I spoke with my ex and he admitted to making false statements so it would ruin my career for leaving him as he knows that's what I live for. I'm devastated as I never had any kind of criminal background and he is now wanting to help me because he regrets what he did. All I want is to be able to straighten this out how can I continue my interviews without this pending charge affecting me. Should I give information about what's go on during interview or when they do the background check. Help

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You need a criminal law attorney, not an internet forum.

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Be leery as to him "wanting to help you" I have seen that used so many times as just another way to manipulate and control the situation.

Do you think he's going to admit to the police and the court that he committed the CRIME of filing a false report? Ii wouldn't count on it.

Memphis hit the nail right on the head. He is NOT wanting to "help" you....he's wanting to pressure and CONTROL you. Unfortunately, there is likely little you can do before your court date, especially on your own without an attorney. Until the charge is dealt with in court, it will stay in "pending" status. If you haven't yet, NOW is the time to be finding yourself a local criminal defense attorney and getting that attorney in touch with the prosecutor's office on your behalf.