Facts:
My client and his wife were out with friends at Good Night John Boy in downtown St. Petersburg. At some point, a drink was spilled and another group of customers started an argument. The argument continued out on the street. After words were exchanged, the other group ran after my client and his wife and a fight ensued. Several people were arrested for disorderly conduct and brawling.
My client was arrested for disorderly conduct for brawling and taken to the Pinellas County Jail. He hired me the following day after bonding out.
The Case:
My client was adamant that he was simply defending his wife and friends. He went to a local business and was able to obtain video footage of the other people running after them and starting the fight. I knew that this evidence would be strong in his favor. I sent a detailed letter to the prosecutor along with the video and asked for the charge to be dismissed.
The Result:
After the prosecutor reviewed the file, he agreed to dismiss the charge.
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