Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

i was asked to give a verbal statement but nothing was written down and i said i wasnt going to press charges. some one called the cops on me and my boyfriend because we were yelling outside but they charged him for aggravated battery false imprisionment n violation of probation but i never said i was going to press charges can they charges be easily dropped?


Asked on 12/18/09, 9:05 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

Again, I left my crystal ball in my other purse. I'm not a psychic. I will argue my head off, but, I can't guarantee you any outcome.

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Answered on 12/23/09, 10:57 pm
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

You don't get to press charges or drop charges. The state decides even if it is not what you want. I'm sure the state will take your opinion in consideration though. I've seen this work best when the attorney is hired and argues for the accused person which has the effect of explaining the person who wants the charges dropped's position on the matter explained better. In other words, get your boyfriend an attorney for this right away. He is looking at a minimum of 5 years prison on the scoresheet with no priors and up to 20 years, not counting the violation of probation (you don't say what he was on probation for).

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Answered on 12/24/09, 6:36 am


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