Judge Tom
Ultimately, it’s up to the prosecutor whether or not to drop the charges. The fact that you’re now saying that you made up the story could persuade them to drop the charges, but not necessarily. Talk to the prosecutor about this and if possible, to your boyfriend’s attorney so you can find out what you can do to help. We certainly hope you learned from this as making a false report to the police about being the victim of violence is a serious matter. Good luck to you and your boyfriend. (Check our Teen Help Network for more help and resources in your area. This is information only – not legal advice.)