Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: Grand Theft Auto

No. Lots can be done. The victim can sign a statement telling the truth. The victim can sign a declination of intent to prosecute. The victim can tell the prosecutor she doesn't want to prosecute. Your friend, though, needs an attorney.

Re: Grand Theft Auto

It sounds like she signed a "waiver of prosecution" this will be helpful for your friend but will not mean that the case goes away.

While she is technically the victim it is actually the state that is prosecuting your friend.

As the charge is a third degree felony it is very important that this matter is handled correctly.

Your friend may be able to have the case dismissed by the state if your attorney does his job correctly.

Depending on his record he may also be eligible for the pretrial intervention program.

Feel free to give me a ring if you would like to discuss this case further; my office is here in Broward where I previously worked as a prosecutor.

-Leland 954.525.2424