Domestic violence is more common in Florida than many people think. Unfortunately, when many people think of domestic violence, they think of physical abuse. However, domestic violence is a much more complex issue than that. There are many different types of trauma...
Several states have enacted regulations pertaining to the prosecution and prevention of domestic violence. In Florida, victims have legal options through the civil and criminal court systems to protect themselves. If you're a Florida resident, here are some important...
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...
When you are in the middle of a divorce or custody dispute, a charge of domestic violence can ruin the relationship you have with your children. The legal process can take years, which means the possibility of less time with your children. Domestic violence is a crime...
In our last post, we discussed how individuals who find themselves placed under arrest for domestic violence amidst the turmoil of an especially intense argument with a spouse or significant other frequently face almost immediate consequences, including being named in...
Creating and presenting a defense against allegations is often an option accused individuals want to utilize. One man in Florida may be considering this option after having charges for domestic violence leveled against him. It was reported that the man was allegedly...
The guitarist for the heavy metal band Anthrax was arrested on domestic violence charges on Christmas morning. Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputies arrested 50-year-old Dan Spitz at his home in Lake Worth following an alleged altercation with his wife. But in a...
Not all family violence cases fit common pattern of a husband or live-in boyfriend accused of assaulting his partner. In a recent case, a 21-year-old woman from Dania Beach is accused of biting her 73-year-old grandmother. The younger woman now faces domestic violence...
In Florida, any violent acts between family members or people in a relationship can be considered domestic violence. Domestic violence is not confined to men abusing women; men can be victims and women can be perpetrators. As if to illustrate this, a recent news story...
A domestic violence arrest can have life-changing consequences. Former Miami Dolphins receiver Chad Johnson is probably realizing this now. Johnson, who formerly went by the name Chad Ochocinco, was arrested for domestic violence following an alleged incident with his...
