Facing false accusations of domestic violence is a frightening and frustrating situation. In Florida, allegations of domestic violence can have severe legal and personal consequences, including restraining orders, aggressive criminal prosecution, and...
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Self-defense is a fundamental principle of law recognizing that individuals have the inherent right to protect themselves from harm. But, while self-defense can provide a legitimate legal justification for actions that would otherwise be considered c...
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Issuing a no-contact order against people accused of domestic violence is standard practice in both criminal courts and domestic relations courts in Florida. These court orders prohibiting contact between the person accused and the alleged victim (or...
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The legal system in Florida takes domestic violence allegations seriously. When an experienced criminal defense lawyer represents someone accused of domestic violence, it is essential to consider the various legal defenses available to them without p...
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No one should ever be wrongfully accused of committing a crime. Unfortunately, whether through misunderstanding, mistake, or malice, criminal charges are filed against innocent people much more often than most people want to realize. And despite the ...
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Protective injunction orders, most commonly referred to as restraining orders, are a serious matter in Florida that is not taken lightly by a judge. They are civil orders from the court that prohibit a respondent (the person who must respond to the p...
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Florida law generally prohibits the expungement of cases involving domestic violence, and no domestic violence “conviction” can be expunged. But if you are facing your first offense for a domestic violence crime, it is possible to have your cas...
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A “Domestic Violence No Contact Order” makes any type of relationship, direct or indirect, with the alleged victim impossible. And if you add in having children with the alleged victim, it can make that contact and communication even tricker. ...
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Domestic violence cases often occur in families with no prior police involvement and can cause an otherwise stable household to suffer enormous upset and long-term anxiety. Family members experiencing emotional stress can sometim...
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A No Contact Order is an order from a judge that prohibits a person from having contact with another person. This means no visits, phone calls, texts, social media messages, or any other form of contact. In worst-case scenarios, even third pa...
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