Domestic violence is a pattern of violent behavior used to exert power and control over another person. It is a serious offense that, if convicted, can result in harsh consequences such as jail time, probation, and fines. What falls under domestic violence? According...
Domestic violence often involves a power play between the people in the relationship. When the abuser has the upper hand in the relationship, they can easily manipulate their victim. They can also paint a different story for the people outside their relationship....
It's not uncommon for couples to have heated arguments throughout their relationships. However, in some cases, those arguments cause hurt feelings that can't be overcome, which results in a trip to a Florida divorce court. Feelings of hurt or resentment may be enough...
A criminal record can have a negative impact on a convicted person’s life. They may not be aware that there is a legal process called expungement that allows their criminal record to effectively be removed, limiting the negative consequences of the past conviction....
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...
Sibling violence is an often-overlooked form of domestic violence that occurs between siblings. In Florida, domestic violence is any assault, battery, sexual assault, sexual battery or stalking by one family or household member against another. This can include...
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...
