Category Archives: Domestic Violence
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 »
Florida’s Domestic Violence Definition
Unlike in other states, which create a specific cause of action for ‘domestic violence’ or ‘intimate partner violence’ (IPV), Florida law does not recognize a criminal offense as one of domestic violence immediately – rather, a crime is specified as a domestic violence offense either at charging or sentencing. This can be a bit… Read More »
Can A Domestic Violence Conviction Be Expunged?
If a person is convicted of a crime of domestic violence in Florida, they will likely face consequences in addition to any jail time they must serve. One of these is having a conviction for a crime of domestic violence on one’s criminal record, which can create a bad impression for anyone who checks… Read More »
A Domestic Violence Attorney Can Protect Your Rights
Being accused of a domestic violence offense in Florida is a serious event, and if a person is convicted, the results can change a person’s life profoundly. If you have been accused of this type of crime, it is pivotal to enlist the right attorney to represent you in court, to ensure that your… Read More »
Domestic Violence Crimes & Statutes of Limitations
In this day and age, murder (homicide) is one of the few offenses that has no statute of limitations in most countries. The rationale is that the offense is so awful that a perpetrator should not be permitted to simply live out their life before answering for their crime. Most other offenses, including most… Read More »
Why Do Domestic Violence Victims Need Attorneys?
In a criminal case in the United States, the victim or alleged victim is represented in court by the prosecuting attorney (at least in theory), while the defendant is represented by their own attorney. However, many victims of domestic violence choose to retain their own attorney as well, even though they are not being… Read More »
Domestic Violence Can Be A Warning Sign For Worse
Domestic violence, also called intimate partner violence (IPV), is a phenomenon with many different forms. Someone may commit one crime of this type and vow to never do it again, and others may commit crimes of domestic violence because they feel they can. In early December, a domestic violence incident in Seminole County ended… Read More »
The Consequences Of A Guilty Verdict In Domestic Violence Cases
Domestic violence is a far-too-common phenomenon, affecting at least a double-digit percentage of marriages in the United States. In most cases, a person found guilty of a crime of domestic violence will have to serve at least some jail time, plus paying fines and assorted court costs. However, there are far more potential consequences… Read More »
Why Can’t The Victim Drop The Charges?
If you are arrested and charged with a crime of domestic violence in Florida, it is crucial that you take the situation seriously, as conviction can mean not only prison time, but a host of other consequences. In this situation, it is not uncommon for a defendant to simply try and get their alleged… Read More »
Hearsay In Domestic Violence Cases
When a person is charged with a crime of domestic violence in Florida, their first move should be to enlist a domestic violence defense attorney well versed in this type of case. There are many different possible defenses to domestic violence-related crimes, but many of them revolve around documentary evidence and witness testimony. These… Read More »