Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

How to convince State Attorney to drop charges?

My ex was charged with battery in Fl. He only restrained me so I want to drop charges. When I appeal to the State Attorney�s office

1. how do I convince them that the charges should

be dropped?

2. Will they require any proof? AND

3. Will I have to attend a class on domestic violence taught at their office?


Asked on 9/17/08, 10:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: How to convince State Attorney to drop charges?

They will probably require you to fill out and sign a form to ask that the charges be dropped.

Convincing them to do it is a completely different story. We lawyers spend three years in law school and years in practice learning how to persuade people.

Restraining someone can be a criminal offense, so he may be guilty. Whatever you do, don't lie or you could be charged with filing a false police report, perjury, or some other charge.

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Answered on 9/17/08, 11:23 pm


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