When the police are called about a domestic battery case in Florida, many people mistakenly think it is up to the victim as to whether the batterer is arrested and charged. That's simply not the case. The police make the decision as to whether a battery was committed. If they believe the crime took place, the person will be arrested and charged with battery. Once that happens, the victim of the battery may regret having called the police but is not able to reverse the process. In fact, the victim may be charged criminally if the initial statement made to the police is reversed at a later date. So, be aware that domestic battery is a serious charge and can result in seriously adverse consequences for both parties.
Now, what I'm NOT saying in this post is domestic battery is ok. Domestic battery, like any other battery is a crime and a scourge on our society. It affects both the victim and the aggressor, the children, and ultimately, the larger community in which the domestic battery occurs. I write this post to assist those with knowlege of the law and the subsequent legal process.
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