Domestic Violence

Because of the inherently scandalous nature of domestic violence, an accusation alone can cause irreparable damage to a person’s reputation. A disgruntled spouse might accuse you of domestic violence to seek revenge. They may want to hurt you if they suspect...

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, they receive over 20,000 phone calls reporting domestic violence nationwide. This number is based on a typical day. It makes you wonder if all these reports are true. An accusation of domestic violence is...

Substance use is a growing problem in Florida. Another common problem is domestic violence. Many people do not know that the two can be related. While substance use can lead to domestic violence, violent acts can also lead to substance use for others. How is domestic...

Domestic violence victims might file charges against the person who committed the offense. In Florida, anyone convicted of domestic violence faces jail time. The offender's past history may impact their minimum sentence in the courtroom. Domestic violence penalties...

Over 100,000 domestic violence crimes occurred in Florida in 2020. Domestic violence is a problem that could happen to anyone, but some people are at greater risk than others. By knowing what the risk factors are, you could take steps to reduce your chance of getting...

Domestic abuse can manifest in several ways; one subtle and often overlooked but devastatingly impacts the victim is coercive control. Given its nature, one may not know they are abusing their partner in Florida until they have a lawsuit on their hands. Understanding...

Many states have altered how they adjudicate some cases with respect to issuing sentences, and one of the primary alterations has been the employment of educational training as a part of any sentence associated with certain crimes. The standard for this court ruling...