On August 2, 2022, client had come down to florida to dog-sit for the victim in the case for which she’s on probation. Client got into an argument with the victim (which violated probation) and they end up in a physical conflict which victim starts, but police only see client fighting him when they arrive. Could do stand-your-ground on felony, but then client goes to jail for six months on the misdemeanor VOP (because arguing violates probation). Attorney negotiated State down to straight probation on the felony and State dismissed the VOP and quashed the warrant, avoiding all jail time. withhold of adjudication, 20 months probation, no alcohol, no contact, no weapons. $750 restitution, court costs, cost of prosecution, anger management class, 25 community service hours. May terminate at halfway point. May travel to GA and transfer probation to GA.
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