Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

State of Florida. My best friend who is 63 years old is going thru divorce. Her soon to be ex husband filed false charges against her for domestic violence. She was picked up at her place, handcuffed and taken to jail where she spent one night. Next day he dropped the charges and she was released on her own recognizance. She didn't have to post bond, but she still has to go to court. What steps she needs to take to prevent this from happening again? If the charges are dismissed, is this the end of it? Was very distressing knowing this elderly woman that has never been in trouble with the law, been humiliated like that.


Asked on 4/18/11, 3:59 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

If charges, are dismissed, it will be the end of it. However, be aware that ONLY the state attorney's office can drop the charges. Also, unless she gets this sealed from her record, it will always be there. Now it may not matter depending on what she does, but she should be aware of it. The only thing to do to prevent this from happening again and it sounds like she already started the process, is to stay away from him.

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Answered on 4/18/11, 6:22 am
Karen Kilpatrick http://www.ExpungeRecordFlorida.com

Hello,

If charges are dismissed, that will be the end of the criminal case. However, she will have a criminal arrest record that will show up on background checks etc. until she gets it expunged. Please feel free to contact me for more details about record expungement. And I agree with the suggestion above if at all possible - stay away from him.

Good luck to your friend-

Karen

www.ExpungeRecordFlorida.com

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Answered on 4/18/11, 7:12 am


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