Category Archives: Domestic Violence/Battery
Is Video Footage Admissible Evidence in Fort Myers Domestic Violence Cases?
Due to the widespread availability of smartphones, nanny cams, and baby cams, video surveillance may become an important form of evidence in a Fort Myers domestic violence case. But is this video footage even admissible in court? If you have been accused of domestic violence, you might be asking yourself this very question. The… Read More »
Pretrial diversion can help first-time domestic battery offenders
If you look at it from a victim’s point of view, domestic battery cases are indeed severe. But there is often a hidden side to them. This hidden side shows the inner struggle and regrets that the person accused of this crime may be feeling. Sometimes, these cases start from a single emotional reaction… Read More »
How does stalking classify as a form of domestic violence?
No one wants the dreaded feeling of having someone watch or follow their every move. Occasional coincidences may be normal, but repeated events generating distress signal stalking. Florida courts classify stalking as a criminal offense under domestic violence committed by a family member or any household member. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… Read More »
Types of injunctions for protection against domestic violence
Like many other places, Florida grapples with the distressing presence of domestic violence. It is an issue that affects the lives of numerous individuals within the state. For example, in 2020 alone, more than 60,000 out of 106,515 reported domestic violence crimes resulted in arrests. In times of distress and personal safety concerns, obtaining… Read More »
Domestic violence affects the entire family
Violence in any form is horrible but imagine if you fear the person you love. Domestic violence is when the victim and the accused are family members or people living in the same home. They may even be sleeping in the same bed. More than any other type of violence, domestic violence has the… Read More »
Can I make a self-defense claim against battery charges?
Petty fights or arguments can quickly escalate, resulting in physical harm and battery charges. Still, a person does not need to sustain injuries to make this accusation. A physical act can qualify as a battery charge if: The intent to cause harm existed. The accused physically touched or hit the other person without consent…. Read More »
Facing an Injunction in Florida? Here’s How a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help
Thousands of women and men fall victim to domestic violence. They are often physically attacked and abused by someone they love, care about, and would have never expected to cause harm to them. But sometimes, false accusations are made, resulting in permanent consequences for the wrongfully accused and jeopardizing the trust in honest and… Read More »