Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Hi, I recently had to call the police on my brother hes been sitting in jail now for 30 days. We managed to get the prosecutor to lower the charges from felony to two misdominers. The origional charge was aggrivated battery now its two charges of battery. When he was arrested we told the police we didnt want to press charges, he needed to get baker acted to deal with his bipolar disorder and alcohol abuse problems as well as medical treatment for his knee which was swollen. Personally I was drunk when I filled out the statement the officer said I had to which I later found out was a lie. The officer then rewrote my fathers statement saying I just summerized it and had him sign it. Then they took photos and called a ambulence which was not needed to build on the case. Would this be considered witness tampering? And is there any way I can make them drop all charges.


Asked on 5/10/14, 10:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

His attorney might be able to convince them to drop the charges. Just because you want them dropped, doesn't mean they will drop them. It is possible you could be charged with filing a false police report, which is why you also need an attorney.

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Answered on 5/11/14, 10:26 am


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