Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

If a person is charged with domestic violence, and then the case is listed as closed and it says phase prosecutor: nolle prosequi. is that the same as saying it never happened? i need to get a no contact order and this was his previous criminal history.


Asked on 10/28/14, 5:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

A nolle prosequi is not the same as "it never happened." If you want to get a no contact order, you can still file for an injunction which is completely separate from the criminal case.

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Answered on 10/28/14, 7:37 pm


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