Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Florida

Q: Can I Retract statement to police.

I made a police report against my bf for battery but the more I replay the day in my head n watch the video I see it was just an accident. He's been arrested for the incident I don't know who i can contact to drop the charges or retract my statement made to police.

3 Lawyer Answers
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Contact his lawyer

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Justin Gary Hausler
Justin Gary Hausler
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Casselberry, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: You'll want to work with his lawyer on how your statement can be useful for the defense. Does he have a lawyer yet?

Shiobhan Olivero
Shiobhan Olivero
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Brandon, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: You can contact his attorney. If you no longer wish to prosecute, you can contact the State Attorney's office and fill out a request not to prosecute form.

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