Women Can Be the Aggressors in Domestic Violence Cases You’ve probably heard that domestic violence is primarily committed by men against women. While that may be true statistically, the numbers don’t tell the whole story. Too often, heterosexual relationships marred by violence automatically peg the man as the perpetrator and the woman as the victim. However, modern research shows [...]
How a Domestic Violence Charge Could Impact Your Gun and Firearm Rights A domestic violence accusation can turn someone's life upside down. Even if the charges are exaggerated or false, just being arrested and accused can threaten one's reputation, livelihood, and, critically—their Second Amendment rights. Criminal defense attorneys who regularly defend domestic violence charges know how high the stakes are [...]
Police Officers Often Feel Pressure to Make an Arrest in Domestic Violence Calls It's late at night, and a 911 call comes in reporting yelling and screaming coming from an apartment. Two police officers are dispatched to the scene, expecting to encounter a heated domestic dispute. They knock on the door, and a couple answers—a man and a woman, both [...]
False Allegations of Domestic Violence Nothing strikes at the heart more than false allegations of domestic violence. If someone has outright fabricated claims against you, it can ruin your reputation, freedom, and future. Defending yourself against false criminal domestic violence charges or domestic violence injunction petitions is critical. As an experienced criminal defense attorney in Miami, I have successfully [...]
The Immigration Consequences of a Domestic Violence Conviction in Miami If you are a non-citizen facing domestic violence charges in Miami, it is absolutely critical that you understand how a conviction could impact your immigration status. Under federal immigration law, certain domestic violence convictions are grounds for removal (deportation) from the United States. Even if you have legal status (a [...]
The Most Common Domestic Violence Charges in Miami If you've been arrested for domestic violence in Miami, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. Domestic violence allegations should always be taken seriously, as a conviction can result in heavy fines, probation, and even jail time. As a Miami domestic violence defense lawyer, I've handled hundreds of these [...]
How to Modify or End an Injunction for Protection in Florida Injunctions for protection provide critical safety for domestic violence, stalking, dating violence, sexual violence, and repeat violence victims. These court-ordered restraining orders restrict a respondent’s contact with a petitioner. But injunctions are not necessarily permanent. If circumstances change, you may wonder if you can cancel an injunction or [...]
The Impact of a Domestic Violence Conviction on Your Law Enforcement or Military Career When it comes to law enforcement or military careers, maintaining a clean criminal record is paramount. One area that can significantly impact these career paths is domestic violence convictions. Today, we will explore how a domestic violence conviction could impact your law enforcement or military [...]
How Domestic Violence Accusations Can Affect Dating You're at a Miami hotspot, enjoying the ocean breeze, and suddenly you spot a potential partner. The conversation is vibrant, and there's a spark. Everything seems perfect until the dreaded question, "Why did your last relationship end?" Now, imagine having to answer this if you've been accused of domestic violence. While it's [...]
You face serious legal consequences if you are accused of domestic violence in Florida. Florida allows domestic violence charges to be filed against anyone who has committed an act of violence or abuse against someone with whom they are in a domestic relationship. These include marriages, dating relationships, family relationships, or household members. The purpose of this blog post [...]
