QUESTION
I was a victim of domestic violence and made a police report which resulted in charges being filed. Is there any way I can withdraw my statement?
Asked on Feb 26th, 2014 on Domestic Violence - Florida
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I was and am still pregnant when the domestic violence took place and was very hurt and angry when I filed the report. Although I was truthful, I do not wish them to use this statement because I don't feel like I was thinking clearly due to being extremely emotional and hormonal.
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Domestic violence upon a pregnant woman is unacceptable and you should not blame yourself. It does not matter if you were emotional, or hormonal, nothing justifies domestic violence on a pregnant woman, or any woman for that matter. The State Attorney has the final say in whether to pursue criminal charges against the defendant and while you can submit a "request not to prosecute" the State Attorney will make the final decision, not you, on whether to proceed with criminal prosecution.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2014 at 3:25 PM