Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Can I Take Leave From My Job After Domestic Violence?
A person who has experienced an act of domestic violence will often have to adjust to a very new reality afterward. They may need to find another place to live; they may need to take other steps to protect their safety, and preserve their mental health as best they can. To that end, Florida… Read More »
Is False Imprisonment A Domestic Violence Crime?
When the average person hears the term ‘false imprisonment,’ they may think of a person being locked in jail without cause, or being kidnapped and taken to a secondary location. In reality, false imprisonment only requires that a person be held somewhere against their will, even if only for a short period of time…. Read More »
Can Anyone File Domestic Violence Charges In Florida?
According to the movies and TV, only spouses can file domestic violence charges against each other – but in real life, the list is much longer, including ex-spouses, unmarried co-parents, and anyone living together ‘as a family.’ That said, there is a specific list of people who may act as the victim in domestic… Read More »
Inadmissibility Of Evidence In Florida Drug Cases
Florida prosecutes drug offenses very aggressively, viewing drug-related crimes as offenses against society. However, in their zeal, it is unfortunately not uncommon for state law enforcement to make mistakes in evidence collection, potentially both infringing upon your rights and jeopardizing their case. The right attorney can help protect your rights and call out any… Read More »
Broward County Democrat Seeks To Change Injunction Law
The most recent available data from Florida authorities estimates that around 106,500 crimes of domestic violence were reported to law enforcement, with untold numbers more not being reported at all due to fears of future violence. In an effort to protect victims of such crimes, State Senator Sharief filed a bill in September 2025… Read More »
Appeals Court Decision May Have Consequences For Domestic Violence Survivors
The right to carry a firearm is one that many Floridians prize. In early September, a three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeals struck down the state’s ’decades-old’ ban on open carry, referring to it as the “default mode of bearing arms.” While proponents of open carry argue that it reinforces the… Read More »
Cyberstalking & Domestic Violence
In Florida, ‘domestic violence’ is a wide umbrella term, with many offenses falling under that purview if they meet certain criteria. Stalking and cyberstalking are two of the crimes that may qualify as domestic violence offenses, but this can be a shock to someone whose intent is not to cause any kind of emotional… Read More »
Florida Law Protects Pets From Domestic Violence, Too
Data reported by Forbes estimates that roughly two-thirds of U.S. households have at least one pet as of 2024. Unfortunately, this can sometimes make these beloved animals targets for abusers in domestic violence situations. In recent years, Florida law has changed, giving a measure of protection to pets in domestic violence situations – which… Read More »
Common Florida Domestic Violence Defenses
If you have been accused of a crime of domestic violence, it is crucial to take the charges seriously. Florida does not have a specific singular crime of domestic violence; rather, a person is charged with the underlying offense. Regardless, it is crucial to have an attorney on your side to help defend you,… Read More »
Florida’s Domestic Violence Cases Set Precedents
The way that the average person defines domestic violence, also called intimate partner violence (IPV), differs significantly from most legal definitions of the term. Florida’s is broad, including any criminal offense “resulting in physical injury or death” to one or more of a specific class of victims. This definition has been built on the… Read More »