Category Archives: Domestic Violence
The Process Of A Domestic Violence Charge
Being arrested, particularly for an offense you did not commit, can be a truly traumatizing experience. Florida law enforcement will often arrest one participant in a domestic dispute, and if it turns out to be you, it can be frightening to be unsure of what might lie ahead. This is particularly true if you… 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 »
Questions About Florida Domestic Violence Injunctions
Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence (IPV), is a serious, long-term, systemic problem in the United States. In order to protect those who have been – or have a reasonable fear that they will be – victims of IPV, Florida and other U.S. states offer a victim the chance to obtain an… Read More »
How Is Florida’s Domestic Violence Definition Different?
Historically, domestic violence has been seen as solely the province of spouses, and as a matter solved – or dealt with – behind closed doors. Over time, however, society has evolved to see domestic violence (also called intimate partner violence or IPV) as a societal issue that everyone should have a stake in solving…. Read More »
Protecting Yourself During A Domestic Violence Case
If you have been charged with a domestic violence offense in Florida, it is easy to panic, particularly if you have no support system behind you. However, there are things you can do to protect yourself and your rights during a domestic violence case. Making good choices during the period when your case is… Read More »
Palm Beach Michelin-Starred Chef Arrested For Domestic Battery
In June 2025, the head chef of Palm Beach County’s only Michelin-starred restaurant was arrested and charged after allegedly beating a female family member for two hours. The victim was able to escape after those hours had passed, but wound up in the hospital after doctors determined she had suffered a traumatic brain injury… Read More »
Myths About Domestic Violence In Florida
The concept of domestic violence is sometimes a difficult one for the average person to understand. Historically and colloquially, it is associated solely with marital violence, and almost exclusively with physical violence (as opposed to other types). For some, it may even be associated with other characteristics such as gender, class, or national origin…. Read More »
Male Victims Of Domestic Violence
When the average person thinks of a crime of domestic violence, they are likely to imagine a male victimizing a female. However, men do experience domestic violence, and if a man is not aware of that, it can cause real mental and physical harm to them, placing them in a situation they may feel… Read More »
Is A Domestic Violence Injunction Worth It?
The conventional wisdom often given to a victim of domestic violence is to obtain a domestic violence injunction (DVI, also called a restraining order) if possible, given that it ostensibly provides protection in the event that an alleged abuser tries to harm them further. While this is often true, it does not address the… Read More »