Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: threatening bodily harm

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She can go to the courthouse and swear out a complaint for injunction against violence. She will have to tell the court what was said. It would help to bring the tape with her. A temporary injunction will probably be granted with a follow-up hearing in 10 - 15 days for a permanent injunctions.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.