Miami, FL asked in Criminal Law for Florida

Q: I was charge with 2 count of aggravated battery assaulted. I was at a bar working and i got attack by 2 others girls.

I was thrown to the ground and one stomp one while the other girl choke me. So in self defense i grab the nearest item which was a broken bottle to stab one. A month past and i was arrested and charged with 2 count of aggravated battery assault. The statement that they gave police 2 week after the incident happen that i followed them to the car and attacked them outside and that i was intoxicated. I have witness that say i was not intoxicate and that i didn't attack her. What can I do ?

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

A: No one is going to email or call you.

If you want to retain a lawyer call them directly and individually

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Ocala, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Hire a lawyer as soon as possible.

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