Category Archives: Criminal Defense
4 Arrests In 6 Months: “Why Doesn’t She Leave?”
In July 2026, a former Broward County sheriff’s deputy was arrested for violating a domestic violence injunction (DVI), which was the fourth arrest for the man in six months. In January he was arrested for “dragging and choking” a woman during an argument, and three more attacks on the same woman have followed. In… Read More »
How To Challenge A Victim’s Credibility And Keep Your Own
It is often seen in Florida domestic violence cases to wind up being “he said/she said” situations – that is, cases where there is little evidence available in terms of guilt or innocence beyond the testimony of the alleged victim and abuser. Because of this, the legal strategy of trying to attack the other… Read More »
Do Threats Count As Domestic Violence?
Most domestic violence laws, Florida’s included, characterize physical injury or death as a part of what defines the crime. However, if there is a pattern of criminal threats or other verbal abuse between a victim and a defendant in a domestic violence case, it is still important, and can still lead to charges, or… Read More »
Can I Grow My Own Cannabis In Florida?
As of this writing, 31 U.S. states have either legalized or decriminalized the recreational use of cannabis, while a total of 42 have done the same for medical uses of the drug. Florida allows individuals with certain conditions like Crohn’s disease or lupus (among others) to use medical cannabis to treat them, but does… Read More »
Can Domestic Violence Be Considered During Divorce Proceedings?
Divorce, also called dissolution of marriage, is always a difficult event for two people, even if they agree that going their separate ways is best for both of them. Serious questions like child support, alimony and property division can become acrimonious even in the easiest of divorces, but in a proceeding where domestic violence… Read More »
How Do I Respond To A Domestic Violence Injunction?
Florida has a fairly expansive definition of domestic violence, though it is specified that the offense must be committed against a “family or household member” of the perpetrator. If a person has been the victim of domestic violence, or if they have “reasonable cause” to believe they are in imminent danger of becoming a… Read More »
Cross-Complaints In Florida Domestic Violence Cases
When Florida law enforcement responds to a domestic dispute call, they will often be met by two people both strongly alleging that the other is at fault. While it is generally not recommended for law enforcement to make dual arrests, it is more common than one might think for both participants to file cross-complaints… Read More »
Florida Domestic Violence: Not Just Against Family
The standard vision of a domestic violence case will usually involve a husband and wife, but in reality, Florida’s definition of the offense is far more expansive than that. Because living with a spouse is not the only viable familial relationship, Florida’s legislature has broadened the definition to include other relationships – though it… Read More »
The Williams Rule in Florida Domestic Violence Cases
Normally, a Florida defendant’s prior bad acts are not admissible in a new trial unless very specific criteria are met, because a defendant should be tried for their current alleged conduct, rather than their past history. That said, domestic violence cases are some of the few where there is a recognized legal exception stating… Read More »
Understanding The Statute Of Limitations In Florida Domestic Violence Cases
Being charged with a crime of domestic violence in Florida can be irritating at best, terrifying at worst. Depending on the nature of the offense, it is not inconceivable that a guilty verdict might put you in prison for years or even decades. That said, both civil and criminal law in Florida have statutes… Read More »