My fiancee and I reside in Orange county in Florida(Orlando). On saturday after consuming alcohol we got into a verbal altercation. At this time her friend called the cops. After calling the cops, my fiancee struck me several times in the face and bit me. She has never done anything remotely close to this before. The cops charged her with domestic violence and took her to jail. I posted bond yesterday and am looking for all the help I can get in regards to getting this case dropped. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Just my hunch, but I was in a domestic situation in MN. fifteen years ago. I refused to charge my fiance, but they still arrested him. He did one day in jail. They didn't pursue it. Let him out and never went to trial. Maybe a marriage/couples therapist for both of you, would swey the DA not to go any further with it, if you do have an upcoming hearing? Just an idea. The main thing I would focus on is your relationship now, and what boundaries you feel are worth setting for your own safety, and a healthier future.

Just my thoughts...not to be taken as legal advise. ;) :D

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My Advice....Stop drinking alcohol together...or better yet....stop drinking all together.

You can opt to not press charges, but if the prosecutor has enough to proceed anyway, they may. So first, refuse to press charges and ask that hte charges be dropped. If there is not much proof and no criminal record, it may be. Otherwise, get a decent attorney and have them pursue dismissal of the charges and if that does not work, a diversion agreement in which certain actiity is fulfilled in exchange for a dismissal. It is hard to say if there is enough independent evidence to convict absent your testimony.

something like this happened to me and my now ex wife spent a night in jail; I had all charges dropped and the case was dismissed; however after that she filed for divorce,and a restraining order that is not justified, and now I can only see my baby daughter i hr per week; and I could have no contact with her for 1 year, I took it back to court ,apologised and pleaded with her to drop the restraining order , but she would not. she did not have the same compassion I had with her; so I dont know if I did the right thing or not but I dont think I could live with myself if I didnt do everything I could to save my marriage; it was not saved but at least I dont have to blame myself completely; if I had been more of a bastard I probably could have gottten custody of my chil by keeping the charges against her, but I would have felt guilty forever; at least now I have some hope that there may be some trust or friendlyness eventually for the sake of my daughter, she is only a baby so I will have to deal with my ex for the next 20 years. ed

Part of what happened to me in the state of Florida is on this thread in response to Sad Mom...my husband was extremely abusive although I tried to endure for about a year...but when I finally pressed charges against him I became terrified the next day and I called the DA's office to drop the charges...I was flabergasted when the ADA told me I could not drop them. Florida it seems is sick and tired of people pressing domestic charges against a partner then dropping them the next day, so the state now picks up the case and proceeds without you. If you refuse to testify they consider you a hostile witness. That is what I was told at least. I wish you all the best with your situation. I am glad to be out of Florida is all I know! Take care, Eric.