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“How Much Jail Time Will I Get for Domestic Violence in Florida?”

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…

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Why Self-Defense is a Risky Claim in Broward Domestic Violence Cases

Although society tends to view domestic violence as a one-sided crime, the reality is often a bit messier than that. It’s not unusual for both sides to be physical with each other. Yet law enforcement in Florida are statutorily urged to identify and arrest just one primary aggressor. One can…

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5 Possible Defenses to Fort Lauderdale Domestic Violence Charges

If you are arrested for domestic violence in Fort Lauderdale, there is no one-size-fits-all defense solution. That said, there are some strategies that are commonly used because they have proven effective in many cases. When you hire a defense lawyer, you can generally trust they are going to carefully examine…

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New U.S. Gun Law Targets “Boyfriend Loophole,” Impacting Florida Domestic Violence Convicts

A Florida domestic violence conviction can carry many substantial, long-lasting consequences – not the least of which being restrictions on the Second Amendment right to bear arms. This is why it’s so important to work with an experienced Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer from the very start of your case.…

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Consequences of Florida Domestic Violence Arrests, Convictions

Florida domestic violence criminal defense requires an attorney with extensive experience and a history of success in these cases. This is especially true considering there are increasingly serious consequences to domestic violence arrest and conviction, even outside of the criminal justice system. The professional damage, for instance, can be substantial.…

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Florida Domestic Violence Trial: Must the Victim Testify?

In a single recent year, Florida law enforcement agencies received 105,700 reports of domestic violence. More than half of those, 63,200, resulted in an arrest. It’s known to be a relatively under-reported crime, but there are a fair number of cases that go to trial wherein the alleged victim refuses…

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Hollywood Police Target Domestic Violence Offenders

City police in Hollywood are taking aim at those previously arrested for domestic violence, vowing beefed up penalties and scrutiny – up to and including unannounced, uninvited police checks on individual residences.  The Miami Herald reports the letter, an effort initiated by the city police department’s Domestic Violence Unit, is a way of…

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Report: Domestic Violence Incidents Made Deadlier By Greater Availability of Guns

It’s estimated that more than 2,000 people die every year in domestic violence incidents in the U.S. Of those who die, more than 70 percent are women and in more than half of all cases, it’s a firearm that is used to carry out the crime. Although the issue of…

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