How do you formally and legally fight a false criminal accusation - outside of court?

First and foremost: contact an attorney. She should avoid speaking to anyone in any formal capacity about the charge until she has done so. That said, only a court can force the charges to be dismissed.As of right now, if the charges have been filed, there is probably little she can do.

She will have to wait to be contacted.

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