How mistakes can be made in domestic violence arrests
A couple gets into a heated argument that turns physical and prompts one of them – or perhaps someone who sees it -– to call the police. It can be difficult for responding officers to determine who is the aggressor and who is the victim. Florida law spells out what...
Does it take actual contact for domestic violence to occur?
Perhaps you are going through a contentious divorce, and your spouse threatens to accuse you of domestic violence if you do not agree to their wishes. You may laugh it off, safe in the knowledge that you have never laid a finger on them. Yet, you are not as safe as...
Domestic violence convictions may impact voting rights
It’s possible that a person who’s charged with domestic violence will ultimately face a felony conviction. Being labeled as a felon is something that can have a negative impact on your life for many reasons, not the least of which are some "collateral" consequences....
Are you accused of domestic violence? Protect your rights
You and your spouse regularly get into arguments, but last time, they went too far. They came towards you while carrying a sharp knife, and you were surprised. As a result, you slapped it away from them and hit them to defend yourself. Your spouse is smaller and...
Collateral consequences after domestic violence charges
Domestic violence accusations are taken very seriously in Florida. You can face criminal charges if things get out of hand with you and a spouse or certain other individuals. Many people focus on the legal consequences, such as imprisonment and fines that come with a...
How does a domestic violence charge affect your basic rights?
Different criminal charges can have different consequences for those facing accusations. For example, those facing allegations of impaired driving often lose their license in addition to the criminal consequences that they face. If convicted, they later have to pay...
Domestic violence convictions can be costly
A person who is charged with domestic violence has a lot to contemplate following his or her arrest. Not only are they going to have to answer to the actual criminal charge, but they also likely will have to deal with the accompanying no-contact order that stems from...
Don’t let the holidays end with a domestic assault charge
No matter how much we want the holidays to be full of cheer and celebration, the fact is that they are not this way for everyone. People can be stressed, lonely and depressed this time of year, and difficult family relationships can come to a head when people get...
