They say twins share a bond that is unrivaled. But in the case of two twins from Palm Coast, it appears their rivalry too was unrivaled. Our Fort Lauderdale domestic violence attorneys understand the two 21-year-old brothers spared using just about anything that was in reach – including a frying…
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Hollywood Police Arrest Mother in “Honor Violence”
A Hollywood woman is facing child abuse charges after investigators allege she burned her 17-year-old daughter, who had reportedly engaged in an online relationship with a boy, despite the fact that she was betrothed to her cousin. Our Fort Lauderdale domestic violence lawyers know that instances like this, involving conservative…
Broward Domestic Battery Charges Filed Against Decorated Deputy
A retired Broward County Sheriff’s deputy who survived a gunshot wound to the head during a traffic stop five years ago, has been arrested on charges of domestic violence battery by strangulation against his estranged wife. Fort Lauderdale domestic violence defense attorneys know that this charge is a third-degree felony…
Domestic Violence Arrests in Broward Spike on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is supposed to be one of romance – sweet cards, roses and candlelight. But our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyers know that too often, the night ends horribly – with someone in the back of a squad car on their way to being booked for a domestic violence…
Spouse Filed Florida Protection Order? Seek Lawyer Immediately.
If your spouse has obtained a restraining order against you, it’s critical that you contact an experienced Fort Lauderdale domestic violence defense lawyer as soon as possible – even if you haven’t yet been arrested. The holidays can be a stressful time. Sometimes, a domestic incident –or accusations of one…
Thanksgiving and Other Holidays See Spike in Domestic Violence Arrests
A Hollywood man who was reportedly belligerently intoxicated made headlines recently after his domestic violence arrest. He reportedly told officers he should be allowed to “touch my wife any way I want to.” The judge disagreed, and the 46-year-old is now being held on $6,700 bond. Fort Lauderdale domestic violence…
Domestic Violence Homicides Up Dramatically in Broward
Fort Lauderdale domestic violence attorneys know the issue is a growing problem, as evidenced by a recent report by the Sun-Sentinel, indicating that while overall crime rates are down, murders are up dramatically – and it’s due to domestic violence. Broward County Sheriff Al Lamberti reported that murders in the…
Report: Domestic Violence Up in Broward, Palm Beach
The Broward County Bar Association recently released a detailed analysis offering some insight into why local domestic violence cases have surged. Broward domestic violence defense attorneys know that a big part of it has to do with the economy. It’s practically a science – meteorologists can tell from barometric pressure…
Fort Lauderdale Domestic Violence Charges No Laughing Matter
A report under the news category, “Flori-Duh” mocked a Fort Lauderdale man who had been arrested on charges of domestic violence battery after reportedly covering a woman with tomato sauce and shaving cream. However, Fort Lauderdale domestic violence defense lawyers know that in all seriousness, the charges are nothing to…
When is Discipline in Fort Lauderdale Child Abuse?
A Boynton Beach woman is facing criminal charges after police say she beat her young son with a belt after he was reported at school for bad behavior. Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyers know that 50 years ago – and even today in certain cultures – such conduct would barely…