Warren Sapp, the NFL star and former Dancing with the Stars runner up, was arrested for domestic violence the eve of the Super Bowl after an alleged early morning violent confrontation with his girlfriend. According to reports, the altercation occurred at the Shore Club Hotel in Miami at around 5 a.m. the morning before the Super Bowl. Sapp's girlfriend told police that the couple argued over men that she spent time with on Friday night.
She claimed Sapp pulled her out of bed and then "grabbed her and began to choke her." She also said Sapp eventually physically forced her to leave the room. The police report indicated she had "a swollen right knee and bruises on the back of her neck."
Sapp told police a version of events that differed substantially from his girlfriend's account. Sapp said that his girlfriend's injuries occurred when she fell as he was trying to help her. Sapp indicated he had originally said that his girlfriend could stay in the room with him but that he changed his mind and asked her to leave because he was going to have company.
Sapp had been in Miami to serve as a Super Bowl analyst for the NFL Network. Based on the domestic violence reports, the network decided against having Sapp appear but said it would monitor the situation moving forward. Miami Criminal Attorney John Musca said, "Domestic violence is taken very seriously in the state of Florida. Charges for first time and repeat offenders range from a first class misdemeanor to a felony." As a first time offender Sapp may be eligible for a pre-trial diversion program in which the charges could be dismissed explained Musca. Musca said it is important to have a good criminal attorney to guide you through the process and protect your rights when faced with domestic violence charges.
Musca Law has over 100 years of combined legal experience with convenient offices located across the State of Florida. Our Miami criminal defense team will aggressively defend your rights on the State and Federal level. The prosecution is looking to punish you to the fullest extent of the law. You need a knowledgeable attorney that will watch out for you. Contact Musca law for a free, comprehensive review of your case.
