Category Archives: Domestic Violence
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 »
Can A Domestic Violence Crime Be Expunged In Florida?
It is not uncommon for a person who has been convicted of domestic violence to wonder about the possibility of expungement. Expungement is the process by which a criminal offense is removed from a person’s record, and while it is generally worth it to inquire, the answer depends on certain specific factors required by… Read More »
Bipartisan Domestic Violence Bill Seeks To Close Gun Enforcement Gap
In February 2025, a tragic triple homicide occurred in Tamarac, in Broward County, with a husband murdering his wife, her father, and a neighbor before being subdued by police. While the husband has pleaded not guilty, the immediate story in the days directly after the homicide was how hard the deceased wife had tried… Read More »
Can I Argue Self-Defense In A Domestic Violence Case?
In domestic disputes, no one will disagree that emotions run high. It is unfortunately all too easy for an argument to turn into a physical altercation, and if the police are called, you may wind up being charged with a crime of domestic violence even when you had no real intention to injure anyone…. Read More »
Domestic Violence & Florida Divorce
If you have been charged with a crime of domestic violence in Florida, you know the stakes are high. A conviction can lead to loss of one’s firearm rights, to jail time, to the worst possible loss for many parents: the loss of the right to see one’s children. It is unfortunately not uncommon… Read More »
How Does Law Enforcement Handle Domestic Disputes?
Domestic disputes can happen at any time, between any two people who share a certain relationship. However, not all of them will follow the same path – some are easily patched up, while some require calls to law enforcement and possibly even criminal charges. If you find yourself involved in a domestic dispute in… Read More »
Major Ruling May Allow PTSD Evidence In ‘Stand Your Ground’ Cases
Florida, among other U.S. states, has a “Stand Your Ground” law on the books. This law holds that a person who reasonably believes they are about to be the victim of force has the right to use that level of force in self defense, with no duty to retreat. Historically, the fear of force… Read More »
Florida Legislature Seeks To Help Victims Of Domestic Violence Stay Safe
If a person is a victim of domestic violence, they not only have to contend with their abuser threatening their safety, but also with additional factors that can make protecting themselves more difficult. For example, it is sadly not uncommon for a Florida landlord to evict a victim of domestic violence over calling law… Read More »