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Editor: Tampa Criminal Attorneys
Profession: Tampa Defense Attorneys

Category: Domestic Violence

The Client was exhibiting manic behavior that terrified his wife. According to the petition, the client was discussing purchasing firearms. He had also been placed in the Baylife Crisis Unit for a bi-polar disorder. It was clear that he was unable to understand his own mental illness. Intense negotiations began discussing how we might satisfy the petitioner (wife) that her husband was lucid and control of his behavior. After investigating the facts of the case we determined that the allegation involving the purchase of firearms was false. However, the petition certainly contained facts which were problematic for the client.

It was clear that the only avenue to a dismissal of the injunction was through the Peititioner (wife). Many times trial is the only option because the two sides are at an impasse, and emotions are running high. Here, the wife agreed to voluntarily dismiss her injunction if her husband would agree to receive counseling and continue his medication. Her demands were met and she agreed to dismiss the injunction.

Negotiating with the Petitioner is very advantageous under certain circumstances. If handled the right way it can bring about a dismissal.

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