Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Frequently Asked Questions About Domestic Battery in Florida
Domestic violence broadly refers to any criminal offense involving physical injury to a family or household member. In Florida, battery is perhaps the most common type of domestic violence crime charged. Here are some questions we often get about domestic battery and the potential consequences of a conviction for such a crime. Who Is… Read More »
How Does Florida Punish First Time Offenders Of Domestic Violence?
When loved ones have disputes, emotions can cause people to have a hard time thinking clearly, and as a result, things have the potential to get physical. And even if the party who put hands on another didn’t mean to let the situation become so toxic and explosive, when things get out of hand,… Read More »
Defending A Domestic Violence Charge In Florida
Domestic violence is one of the most common criminal charges in the State of Florida. Annually, over 100,000 domestic violence allegations are reported in Florida, resulting in approximately 60,000 arrests statewide. In Orange County, about 8,000 domestic violence arrests are made each year involving some aspect of alleged domestic violence. “Domestic violence” is a… Read More »
