Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
how long after arrest can someone drop the charges
Asked on 3/28/11, 1:47 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio
Craig Epifanio, P.A.
ONLY the state,not an individual, can drop charges.
Answered on 3/28/11, 2:01 pm
Hunter Chamberlin
Chamberlin Butler & Crowe, P.A.
The State Attorneys' Office is the only one who can drop the charges. If the victim wishes to drop the case, the SAO can take that under advisement. They then may decide to drop the case, or continue prosecuting.
Answered on 3/28/11, 7:06 pm
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