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Q:     Can the state of florida’s SAO change charges one to another after they officially charge you with a crime?  On 07/01/2013 I was arrested for violating a domestic violence injuction!! ON 08/13/2013 the Flordia State attorney’s office filed offical charges that I violated an injuction for domestic violence. I am nor related or live with the person and to make matters worse he does not live there!! My girlfriend does!! My order states injuction for repeat violence!!!  can I please get an honest answer: Can the SAO in florida file formal charges on a criminal act and then change it to something else after the fact?

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Answered about a year ago. Yes. The State can “change charges” and DVROs (domestic violence restraining orders) cover a wide variety of persons, not necessarily folks who live with one another.

You are facing serious charges and should consult with an experienced Zephyrhills area criminal defense attorney stat. Although I practice primarily in Miami-Dade County you are welcome to contact my office for a referral or two, or you can search the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers website by locality (please see http://www.facdl.org/ – and click on the “Find A Lawyer” tab).

Either way best of luck!

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