I was arrested for domestic battery and she doesn't want to press charges — now what?
This is the most common misunderstanding in domestic violence cases, and acting on it makes things worse.
The charges belong to the State of Florida, not to the person who called. Florida law directs each state attorney to adopt a pro-prosecution policy for domestic violence, and provides that the decision to file or not file is made by specialized prosecutors — over the objection of the victim, if necessary.
The Legislature's stated intent is that domestic violence be treated as a criminal act rather than a private matter. That framing drives everything that follows.
So a case can and does proceed on the 911 recording, the officer's observations, photographs, and statements made at the scene, even where the person who called now wants it dropped.
What matters far more right now: there is almost certainly a no-contact order. Contacting her — even if she asks you to — is a separate crime that will make this substantially worse.
Whatever else you do, don't contact her. That's the decision that determines how this goes. ---
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