On behalf of Andrew M. Coffey, P.A. | Feb 19, 2020 | blog
There are two types of assaults: simple assault and aggravated assault. You have probably heard the term aggravated assault frequently on the news. Aggravated assaults are fairly common; according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in 2017 aggravated...
On behalf of Andrew M. Coffey, P.A. | Jan 3, 2020 | blog
Like the criminal justice system in other states, the laws in Florida change in part based on trends and changes in thinking among lawmakers and the general public. The 1990s, for example, saw a clamp down with increasingly harsh punishments for many offenses. While...
by Andy Coffey | Apr 13, 2018 | blog, Firm News
In today’s modern age, it’s hard to go a single day without hearing about domestic violence. All you have to do is watch the news or read the newspaper and you’re sure to come across at least one story associated with some form of domestic violence...
by Andy Coffey | Mar 14, 2018 | blog, Firm News
A domestic violence claim is serious, as a conviction could result in consequences that change your life forever. Depending on the severity of the crime, the end result could be anything from a restraining order against you to time in prison in addition to the damage...
by Andy Coffey | Feb 14, 2018 | blog, Firm News
Domestic violence remains a major problem throughout the United States, with this impacting millions upon millions of people every year. Even when a person does his or her best to avoid this type of trouble, there is no way of knowing what the future will bring. Here...
by Andy Coffey | Jan 16, 2018 | blog, Firm News
Eyewitness testimony is often thought of as one of the backbones of the American justice system. When someone comes forward and says he or she saw the defendant at the scene of the crime, it’s hard not to imagine the jury gasping as they all realize that person...
by Andy Coffey | Dec 15, 2017 | blog, Firm News
It was devastating to find out that you were being accused of child abuse. You love your children, and the thought that you’d be abusive to them or to another adult is beyond your comprehension. You know your spouse is making allegations of domestic violence and...
by Andy Coffey | Nov 16, 2017 | blog, Firm News
Many people think about men being the aggressors when they hear about domestic violence. This isn’t always the case. Women can also act aggressively in these relationships, but this doesn’t always mean that the woman is the abuser. There are several issues...
by Andy Coffey | Oct 17, 2017 | blog, Firm News
Are you a Fort Lauderdale man who is going through an ugly divorce? If so, beware that this civil procedure could spin off false accusations of domestic violence that threaten to land you in jail on spousal abuse charges. Could you be victimized by false domestic...
by Andy Coffey | Sep 14, 2017 | blog, Firm News
A startling and frightening statistic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights why courts target exes who have been accused of domestic violence after a woman is murdered. According to the statistic, approximately 55 percent of female murder...
