Category Archives: Domestic Violence
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 »
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 »