 Let's say you and your spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, partner got into an argument and one of you ended up getting arrested for domestic violence. Now the alleged victim has been recanting and doesn't want to proceed with charges. Can they drop those charges against you? Attorney Katelyn Sateel here and I'm here to tell you that in the state of Florida the state is actually the victim in the case. So it is important in those cases to talk to the state attorney's office and let them know early on what actually happened before they filed charges. It's important to protect your rights and to know the truth from the beginning. They need to know if the victim is willing to testify or if they've recanted their statement. Sometimes things get misconstrued in the heat of an argument and the heat of the moment when the police are there. That is why it's important to call an attorney and make sure your rights are protected. Give us a call and let us help today. Protecting your rights since 1971.