Recent Posts in Criminal Defense
August 20, 2020
Male Victims Of Domestic Violence
Historically, the majority of those arrested and charged in domestic violence incidents are male. However, this is not necessarily a clear picture of how the situation stands, because there are several different factors that can deter male victims of domestic violence from reporting the incident. If you are male and have been abused or… Read More »
August 6, 2020
‘Clueless’ Actress Files For Divorce After Domestic Dispute
On June 15, “Clueless” actress Stacey Dash filed for divorce from her husband of two years, Jeffrey Marty. The announcement of separation was posted on Instagram in April, but the actual petition for divorce was not filed until Monday. The date of separation was listed as October 1, 2019, which is two days after… Read More »
July 31, 2020
Batterers’ Intervention In Domestic Violence Cases
If you have been charged with a crime in Florida, there are many different ways that your case can be resolved. However, unless you are found not guilty, you will likely be required to follow certain requirements as a condition of probation. When dealing with domestic violence crimes, the court is fairly uniform in… Read More »
June 29, 2020
COVID-19 & Domestic Violence
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many people to adapt to new routines and find a ‘new normal’ – but not everyone is able to successfully adjust on the fly. Because of the stay-at-home requirements, domestic abuse incidents in Florida have risen, and law enforcement is on high alert for any hint of physical or… Read More »
June 26, 2020
Defending Against False Accusations Of Domestic Violence
The significant majority of domestic violence accusations are real, but in very rare cases, a spouse will make false accusations in order to get a leg up in a divorce or custody proceeding. If this happens to you, the immediate impulse to lose your temper is hard to ignore, but it may put a… Read More »
June 18, 2020
Myths About Domestic Violence Cases In Florida
The Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence (FCADV) estimates that roughly 105,000 arrests were made for domestic violence in 2018, and it is generally understood that even more occurred that went unreported. However, if you have been charged with domestic violence, it can be easy to misunderstand the serious nature of the offense. There are… Read More »
June 12, 2020
Protective Orders In Domestic Violence Cases
Domestic violence is a serious issue in Florida, with roughly 105,000 incidents of domestic violence being reported in the state in 2018, and around 64,500 arrests. That said, there does not appear to be any appropriately curated data regarding the number of restraining orders granted nationwide, with the major studies being beset with methodology… Read More »