Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

police brutality? any jail time? help!!!
girlfriend arrested with no reasonable cause, out drinking, we had an argument, i left, she was on the phone with father and upset trying to get a ride, neighbors called police, she was arrested for ''not calming down enough for the officer'', she was upset and panicked, police used excessive force, threw to ground, foot in back ,cuts, scrapes, bruises all photographed. she was upset angry, confused. male officer searched her, put hands down back of pants while female officer present so she kicked back, charged with battery on officer. and obstruct with violence. she was not commiting any crime, although was public intoxication. doubt we can afford a lawyer for this, but dont know what to do. she has no criminal record, never been in trouble before. i posted bail, she never went before a magistrate, released with no information on court date or arraingment info..

Asked on 7/21/08, 8:27 am

Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

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Re: police brutality? any jail time? help!!!

I would calm down and hire a lawyer for her.

Answered on 7/21/08, 9:36 am

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