Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

how long after arrest can someone drop the charges


Asked on 3/28/11, 1:47 pm

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

ONLY the state,not an individual, can drop charges.

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Answered on 3/28/11, 2:01 pm
Hunter Chamberlin Chamberlin Butler & Crowe, P.A.

The State Attorneys' Office is the only one who can drop the charges. If the victim wishes to drop the case, the SAO can take that under advisement. They then may decide to drop the case, or continue prosecuting.

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Answered on 3/28/11, 7:06 pm


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