Can a dropped charge public arrest record of domestic violence be expunged?
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Can a dropped charge public arrest record of domestic violence be expunged?
I was unfortunately charged with domestic battery on my teen daughter who I open handed slapped after she was coming at me cursing and in attack mode. My husband called the police and I was arrested because the police asked me to leave and I told him that I had no place to go. He then said well then “You are going to jail, put your hands behind your back”. I complied. My husband posted bond and subsequently dropped charges. The arrest record appears on the county court website even though charges were dropped. Can I have it removed?
Asked on June 27, 2012 under Criminal Law, Florida
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Since the charge against you concerning the domestic violence issue with your daughter was dismissed by the district attorney's office, there is nothing for you to get expunged since there was no conviction. Many people are charged with crimes but are not convicted.
Since you were not convicted, you having nothing to get expunged. You may want to consult with a criminal defense attorney about getting your filed "sealed" as an alternative.
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