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Editor: Tampa Criminal Attorneys
Profession: Tampa Defense Attorneys

Category: Criminal Law

State v. A

The client got involved in a shoving match with his wife after a short verbal altercation. This domestic violence charge, like many others, was sparked by alcohol consumption. After law enforcement reported to the scene they took statements from both parties. Despite the wife's pleas the police arested her husband, and he was transported to the Orient Road Jail. During our initial interview our client wondered whether retaining a lawyer was even necessary. Why hire an attorney when the contact was minor, and the victim is not interested in pursuing the case against you? These factors do not play a role in how the State Attorney's Office approaches these cases. The state has the ability to force the victim into court over their objection, and if they decide to change their story it could create major problems for the victim. Find out how the tampa criminal lawyers convinced the prosecutor to "no file" (dismissed) the domestic battery charge without creating any unnecessary problems for the victim.