Have you been served with an Injunction to keep you away from a person, a family member or even your children? Does this Injunction make you feel like your guilty? Now you haven’t even seen a judge, and the officer who served you with this Injunction is telling you if you violate any of the […]
The Holidays can be an extremely stressful time for many people. Between increased social and financial obligations and the large amounts of alcohol that are consumed this time of year, our firm always tends to see a spike in cases of domestic violence. This year, we are hoping to help stop that trend, and so […]
In Florida, domestic violence battery is a misdemeanor criminal offense punishable by up to one (1) year in jail and a fine of up to $1000. There are also several other felony crimes of domestic violence, including domestic violence battery by strangulation. What many people do not realize is that a conviction for […]
If you have been charged with domestic violence battery in Florida, your whole world can be turned upside down very quickly. First, unlike many other misdemeanor offenses, there is never a bond issued at the time of arrest. This is to protect victims. You must first go before a Judge after your arrest for a […]
Florida Statute 787.02 governs the crime of False Imprisonment. In Florida, the term “false imprisonment” is defined as: Forcibly, by threat, or secretly confining, abducting, imprisoning, or restraining another person without lawful authority and against her or his will. Often times, a person is charged with this crime following a domestic dispute. Often times, […]
What is a Temporary Injunction? If you were served with a court order called a “temporary injunction,” it is first important to know that this order remains in effect until resolved at a court hearing. The order may be extended to a permanent injunction at that hearing if the other party is able to prove […]
According to § 741.28 of the Florida Statutes, there are at least ten types of criminal offenses that could constitute an act of domestic violence. One of the listed criminal offenses is stalking. While stalking is not always an act of domestic violence, it involves members of a family or household. The exact language […]
In Florida, several types of injunctions are available for personal protection. One type that is available is an injunction against repeat violence. In order to obtain an injunction of this nature, you will need to prove to a Judge that you were the victim of two or more acts of violence. Violence can include a […]
Mel Gibson, charged with corporal injury on a spouse (a crime of domestic violence), will plead no contest to simple battery tomorrow, according to reports. Mr. Gibson allegedly decided that a long court battle would strain his relationship with his children. The deal reportedly involves counseling but no jail time. Domestic Violence is a […]
TBO.com is reporting that former Tampa Bay Rays star Elijah Dukes has been arrested on charges of striking a pregnant woman. Dukes played nearly 250 games with the Rays from 2007 to 2009. Dukes recently told the Tampa Tribune that he was blackballed from baseball after allegedly smuggling drugs onto a chartered team flight. If […]
