Category Archives: Domestic Violence
“Standing Your Ground” And Domestic Violence
Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” (SYG) law came to the public consciousness in the context of homicides, but what many do not know is that it also applies to home invasion scenarios and, sometimes, to crimes of domestic violence. In general, SYG laws codify the amount of force that is proportional to use against an… Read More »
Domestic Violence Convictions Have Long-Term Consequences
Being convicted of a crime is shameful for many people, particularly when it is an intimate offense like a crime of domestic violence. In Florida, this type of conviction can feel even worse, because, like in many other states, a domestic violence conviction in Florida carries long-term social, legal, and potentially financial consequences even… Read More »
Myth Busting Domestic Violence Injunctions
Domestic violence injunctions (DVIs) are sometimes seen as these mythical weapons that can stop an abuser in their tracks. Unfortunately, this is not the case – and while a DVI can be a useful tool for many abuse victims, there is also a fair amount of misinformation about them that gets passed around people… Read More »
Domestic Violence Reform Law Ready For Governor’s Signature
In early 2026, a law seeking to make major reforms to Florida’s domestic violence statute passed the House and the Senate. As of this writing, it now awaits the governor’s signature, with bipartisan support from both houses. If passed, this bill would ensure that more resources are available for survivors and more factors are… Read More »
Hearsay Exceptions & Domestic Violence Cases
As most people know, any domestic violence case will hinge upon the quality of evidence offered. However, not every piece of testimony or object will be admissible in court as evidence. One of the major reasons why is because of a legal concept called hearsay – but sometimes, simple errors of procedure by law… Read More »
Potential Defenses To A Florida Domestic Violence Charge
Being charged with a crime of domestic violence can be a terrifying event, particularly if you are in fact innocent. The machinery of Florida’s legal system tends to move fast, and it can feel overwhelming to try and mount a defense. In reality there are several different defenses one can mount in response to… Read More »
Dating Violence vs Domestic Violence
Legally, Florida distinguishes between dating violence and domestic violence, primarily because dating relationships are assumed to be easier to flee. While sometimes this is not the case, the state nonetheless chooses to have two separate categories for these types of offenses. One might not think it matters, but the law treats domestic violence very… Read More »
Stalking Is A Form Of Domestic Violence
Most of the time, people think that crimes of domestic violence must be overtly and immediately violent, such as battery, sexual assault, or even homicide. In reality, many domestic violence crimes do not necessarily inflict major physical harm. Stalking is a prime example of an offense that usually does not result in physical injury… Read More »
Don’t Just Plead Guilty To Domestic Violence Charges
It is not uncommon, particularly for those who have never been in trouble with the law before, to react emotionally when involved in a domestic violence case. Being charged with a crime of domestic violence can feel overwhelming, and in some, cause feelings of deep shame and regret. These feelings lead some people to… Read More »
Violations Of Domestic Violence Injunctions Are Taken Seriously
In matters of domestic violence, domestic violence injunctions (DVIs, also called restraining orders) are granted when the petitioner (the alleged victim) can show that they have been the past victim, or fear they will be the imminent future victim, of domestic violence. They are not granted in every domestic violence proceeding, and this means… Read More »