What Is a No Contact Order?
With the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it’s fair to say that the last few months have been unique. Along with the health and safety concerns that you have for loved ones, you may be experiencing some additional challenges. Most Americans have work-related concerns. Furthermore, with lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders issued across the country, […]
The Importance of Complying With a Domestic Violence Injunction
The Violence Against Women Act is a federal law that requires every state to give full faith and credit to orders of protection against domestic violence issued by other states. In compliance with the Act, Florida created mandatory injunction forms that can be filed by alleged victims of domestic violence. These domestic violence injunctions, commonly called […]
3 Common Defense Strategies for Domestic Battery
A domestic violence conviction can be a permanent stain on your record. It can limit job opportunities, require domestic violence counseling classes, and prevent the guilty party from owning a firearm. If you have been accused of a domestic violence crime, you need experienced legal defense from a knowledgeable St. Petersburg domestic battery lawyer. In this […]
What Should I Do If I’ve Been Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence?
The State of Florida has a “preferred arrest policy” for reports of crimes of domestic violence. This policy generally requires law enforcement to make an arrest following even a single accusation of any unwanted touching or striking. However, this enthusiasm for prosecution overlooks the fact that false allegations of domestic violence do happen. And when they […]
How Can a Criminal Defense Attorney in St. Petersburg Help Me?
Over 500,000 people in Florida were arrested and accused of a crime in 2019. If you are one of the accused, it is important to understand your rights and have an experienced legal team to guide you through the legal process. Whether accused of a DUI, drug crime, sex crime, theft, or battery, you may […]
Everything You Need to Know About Domestic Battery in Florida
Under Florida Statute 741.28, domestic violence is any assault, battery, sexual assault, or other criminal offense resulting in the injury or death of a family or household member by another family or household member. Domestic battery is defined as the actual and intentional touching, striking, or causing of bodily harm to another family or household member […]
How to Defend Against False Accusations of Rape
Our country is going through incredible changes at the moment. Much of this is the result of the #MeToo movement and other movements spotlighting a culture of sexual harassment and sexual abuse. The actions of perpetrators are being publicized like never before. But as important as the need for social change is, it’s also important […]
Domestic Battery: How A Single Altercation Can Change Lives
With the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), millions of people across the country are doing their best to prevent the spread by staying inside. But as the hours and days tick by and families have nowhere to go, tensions are bound to rise. This has led to an unfortunate uptick in domestic abuse. Although weeks […]
Advice for Families During Quarantine
As Florida experiences a statewide stay-at-home order, everything but essential businesses have been temporarily closed and citizens are experiencing movement restrictions to help stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Hopefully, these efforts flatten the curve of the highly contagious respiratory disease; however, some reports suggest that the pandemic is also resulting in an increase […]
What to Expect After Being Arrested for a Drug Crime
If you’ve been arrested for a drug crime and subsequently released on bail, the past few days must feel like a whirlwind. You’re likely exhausted and wondering what happens next. In this article, we discuss what you can expect following an arrest for a drug crime. While not a comprehensive overview of a criminal case, […]