One of the most common questions I get as a criminal defense attorney representing clients against Broward domestic violence allegations is, “Can the charges be dropped? What if the victim no longer wants to press charges?” While it might seem straightforward that a case should be dropped if the alleged…
As a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney, I’ve represented many individuals facing domestic violence charges. I understand the serious legal consequences that these charges can bring. If you or someone you know has been accused of domestic violence in Fort Lauderdale, it’s critical to understand the legal framework surrounding these…
In today’s digital age, technology plays a significant role in legal proceedings, including domestic violence cases. Digital forensics is the process of uncovering and interpreting electronic data. It’s become crucial to evidence-gathering in Florida criminal cases. As a Fort Lauderdale domestic violence lawyers, we recognize it’s important for defendants to…
Character witnesses can play a pivotal role in domestic violence trials, offering testimony that speaks to the defendant’s moral character, behavior and reputation in the community. As our Broward domestic violence defense lawyers can explain, these insights serve to provide the court with a broader perspective of who the defendant…
A new Florida statute going into effect Oct. 1, 2024 will make it easier for law enforcement officers to verify whether you’re in violation of a Fort Lauderdale domestic violence restraining order. The new law allows recipients of Florida protection orders to carry a single, wallet-sized card, called “Hope Cards,”…
Fort Lauderdale domestic violence arrests are among the more common Broward County criminal offenses. In a single recent year, there were more than 5,600 reported allegations of domestic violence in Broward – with 450 each from Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood Police Departments, according to FDLE. But an allegation doesn’t equal…
When it comes to Fort Lauderdale domestic violence offenses, there is not a single charge that encompasses all. Domestic violence incidents are not a monolith. Neither are the potential criminal charges they carry. As a longtime Broward domestic violence defense lawyer, I can explain in a bit more detail the…
If you are arrested for domestic violence in Fort Lauderdale, you may also soon be served with a domestic violence injunction. We understand that you may not want anything to do with that person anymore anyway. You’ll gladly stay away – so why bother fighting back? If you are the…
A new rule for Florida domestic violence investigations requires police responding to such calls to ask a dozen mandatory questions. New Mandatory Florida Domestic Violence Questions If police in Florida (including Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade Counties) are called to the scene of a suspected domestic violence incident, they are…
For those arrested for domestic violence in Fort Lauderdale, one of the first questions is, “How much jail time will I get?” As Broward domestic violence lawyers, it’s impossible to say for certain without examining the specifics of your case, but what we can say is this: You will probably…