DOMESTIC BATTERY

Being accused of domestic violence is a life-altering experience - whether you are found guilty or innocent of the charges. When police are called to a domestic violence situation, chances are high that the alleged batterer will be arrested. In many cases, an accusation is all that is needed for an arrest.

If you are arrested on domestic battery charges, you will be taken to jail, unable to leave until you are brought before a judge. This usually means that you will have to spend (at least) one night in jail.
Domestic Violence is a term used for an array of offenses, ranging from simple assault to stalking or threat to forcible rape and murder. With such a wide umbrella, even the mildest of offenses could land you in jail. Having any domestic violence charge on your record can irrevocably damage your reputation and make other aspects of your life very difficult.

In South Florida, domestic battery arrest cases are handled as follows: Once you are seen by a judge, the court will most likely impose a "No Contact" order, which means that you may not contact the alleged victim under any circumstances. You cannot go home if the alleged victim resides there. You cannot see your family if the alleged victim resides there. If you are employed at the same place as the alleged victim, you cannot go to work, unless the Court expressly makes an exception. Many obstacles following a domestic battery arrest can crop up in the form of restraining orders and other court-ordered restrictions.

• In 2008, the total number of domestic violence arrests (which includes threat or intimidation, stalking and simple assault, as well as domestic battery) in Palm Beach County was 6,333.
• There were 4,043 Palm Beach County domestic battery arrest cases - nearly two-thirds the total of all domestic violence cases.

Domestic violence cases are complex, and the South Florida domestic battery attorneys at Perlet & Shiner, P.A., are experienced in the field. Once hired, our attorneys will move to modify the 'No Contact" order, so you can resume the routine of your life and work until the case is resolved.

Most domestic battery charges are misdemeanors; however, there are certain situations in which the charge becomes a felony. Perlet & Shiner, P.A.'s experienced South Florida domestic battery lawyers are well-versed in the intricacies of all domestic violence cases. We have a team of investigators is assigned to uncover the facts of your case, and work to unearth any discrepancies in the evidence or testimony.

Perlet & Shiner, P.A., represents domestic battery arrest clients in all of South Florida, including Boca Raton, Jupiter, West Palm Beach, Wellington and surrounding cities. Their experienced team of expert domestic battery lawyers will aggressively defend your case, help you maintain your freedom and restore a sense of normalcy to your life.