Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

My fiance has an arrest warrant for a domestic violence charge. Which we undeestand because we went through this 3 years ago. Our relationdhip isnt a violent one, and usually good, busy, and taking care of our kids. This altercation wasnt harsh, my fiance pushed me on the couch and told me to calm down and out of anger I called the cops. He left before they arrived. The responding officer filled out a questionaire and on some questions he said he's going to check yes anyway and told me to sign it. He was really rude and i wanted him out. I called the sheriff office and they informed me that the officer could drop it. i called 5times with no call back from officer. my fiance also called with no returned call. we were investigated by DCF and they closed it right away. This was a month ago and tonight the DCF investigater informed us that there is a warrant. We dont have extra money for a lawyer, but this is our life, job, family and we have fight for our rights!! i know how the DA or SA views DV cases, but this is a second big argument in 6 years. Not an abusive argument. Whats the best steps to take?


Asked on 1/07/13, 7:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Justice The Justice Law Firm

Attempt to contact the State Attorney's office instead of the officer. By your description (him pushing you onto the couch) the case meets the minimum requirements to charge your husband with domestic battery. The state can chose to file even if you do not wish them to, but they will generally listen to the wishes of the listed victim when deciding how to proceed.

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Answered on 1/10/13, 12:38 pm


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