Domestic Violence in Florida

The general public is now more conscious about domestic violence and the Florida law has been getting much more serious about combating it.

When a report of domestic violence is received by the police they will make an arrest and, many times, the case will go to trial.

Florida law classifies various criminal offenses under the general category of domestic violence, including:

• Domestic battery and aggravated battery
• Domestic assault and aggravated assault
• Kidnapping and false imprisonment
• Elderly abuse
• Harassment, stalking and aggravated stalking
• Restraining order and no-contact order violations
• Sexual assault, sexual battery, rape, and other sex offenses
• Any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another family or household member

Based on its definition, domestic violence is not only a cyclical violent behavior against a family member. Even an isolated event of an argument or fight between a couple, siblings, and a parent and child can be considered as a crime.

Domestic Violence in Florida - Legal Consequences and Defense

Domestic violence penalties can be severe and devastating. Being found guilty of domestic violence carries serious legal consequences and may have a ripple effect on other issues such as child custody disputes, injunctions, pending divorces and even on your social and professional life.

Among the penalties you could face if found guilty of domestic violence are mandatory jail time, participation in Batterers Intervention Programs and revoking your concealed weapons permit. Also, you will not be allowed to seal or expunge that arrest even if the judge withholds adjudication.

Keep in mind that the offices of the State Attorney do not usually pursue charges against a person who makes a False Report of a Crime of domestic violence. Even more, Florida law allows prosecutors to file charges even when the victim requests that the State drops the charges. As a result, it would be very beneficial for you if the domestic violence is not actually formally charged by the State. Do not wait to see if formal charges will be filed. Contact the Law Office of Mark NeJame today. We will work diligently to initiate a negotiation process and to reach an acceptable resolution.

The defense of a domestic violence charge can be challenging. Each Orlando criminal attorney at the Law Office of Mark NeJame has years of experience defending individuals against domestic violence charges.

If you are charged with domestic violence in Florida, do not plea guilty or no contest. You need a domestic violence attorney. Call us immediately. We are available 24 hours a day. You can also fill out our online form to contact our criminal defense attorneys in Orlando and someone will contact you as soon as possible.

If you already pled guilty or no contest contact us as soon as possible. The Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure allow individuals to withdraw their pleas within 30 days for good cause. Sometimes pleas can be withdrawn even after the 30 day period. We will stand up and see what can be done to help you.

If you or someone you know has been charged with Domestic Violence contact us immediately. Domestic violence penalties can be severe and devastating. The criminal attorneys at NeJame, LaFay, Jancha, Barker & Joshi, have previously represented thousands of clients charged with domestic violence over the past 25 years. Call us 24x7. Experience and reputation does count.