If you are facing allegations of dating violence, you need to understand the potential consequences associated with these charges and take steps to protect your future. Not only can dating violence charges generate a considerable amount of stress, but they can also...
What you should know about domestic violence charges in Florida
Common misconceptions may cause people to think that a criminal charge for domestic violence is not serious. In reality, these charges can have significant long-term consequences. If someone has accused you of domestic violence, you should get more information before...
Violating a protective injunction can worsen your situation
While you await your court date for domestic violence charges in Florida, you may have a protective injunction placed against you. Even if you did not commit the crimes you face charges for, you need to observe the conditions of the injunction. Should you violate the...
Is domestic violence a felony in FL?
The short answer to this question is that it depends. It is possible for domestic violence charges in Florida to become felonies, but they do not in all cases. In order to understand when domestic violence in Florida is a felony and when it is not requires...
Motivations behind false allegations of domestic violence
A false allegation of domestic violence by someone you are, or have been, close to can turn your life upside-down. Law enforcement has an obligation to take all such allegations seriously, investigate them thoroughly and make any necessary arrests on the basis of the...
The fallout of false domestic abuse allegations
Finding yourself slapped with a domestic abuse charge may cause a ripple effect. Even if the claim is baseless, the blow it makes to your personal and professional life may linger. The police and the court take domestic abuse allegations seriously. The burden of...
Keep your temporary restraining order from becoming permanent
If someone accuses you of domestic violence, often the first step your accuser will take is filing for a restraining order, also called an injunction in Florida. Restraining orders are actually a civil matter separate from any criminal charges you may face. They can...
False allegations of child abuse and your reputation
Domestic violence charges are very concerning, regardless of how much money you have or where you work. However, some cases are particularly worrisome, such as those which involve false allegations of child abuse. If you are wrongly accused of abusing your child (or...
Important points to understand in a domestic violence restraining order
A restraining order is a court order intended to help protect a victim from an abuser. To get a restraining order, a person must petition the court and provide evidence that he or she is in danger due to the other person’s actions. The court will give both sides a...
Understanding the process for restraining orders
There are many cases of domestic violence and stalking claimed each year. The process involves petitioning the court for a restraining order that protects one party from receiving any communication from the other party. If a person wishes to place a restraining order...
