Orlando, Florida: Defense of Domestic Violence Charges
If you have been arrested on domestic violence charges, early intervention from a criminal defense lawyer can make a world of difference in how your case proceeds.
Law Office of Corey I. Cohen, P.A.
Criminal Defense Attorney
Orlando, Florida
407-246-0066 • E-Mail
Our law firm is headed by a former prosecutor with the Florida state attorney's office. He knows the criminal justice system from the inside out, and his experience as a prosecutor gives us excellent insight into how best to build a defense for each client.
Removing No-Contact Bond Conditions
In domestic violence cases, it is usually a condition of making bail that the defendant has no contact with the alleged victim. Usually, this means that you can't return home or try for a reconciliation. If you violate the conditions of the bond, then you can be arrested again and placed on a no-bond hold.
The sooner you hire a criminal defense attorney, the better chance your lawyer has of negotiating a bond agreement that does not include such a no-contact restriction.
Our attorneys have an excellent record of success getting those conditions removed - so that you can make bail and get out of jail without having to stay away from your home or your spouse.
Declination of Prosecution
In many cases, domestic violence arrests happen when an argument at home gets out of hand. One person calls the police but may regret that action in the coming days or weeks or months. If you and your spouse want to reconcile, and if your spouse wants to drop the domestic violence charges, we can negotiate with the prosecutor's office regarding "declination of prosecution," which is the formal term for a spouse's decision to not press charges.
Aggressive Defense of Domestic Violence Charges
The argument that led to the criminal charge of domestic battery or domestic assault may not seem like a very big deal - once the dust has cleared and emotions have calmed down. However, the potential criminal penalties for a domestic violence conviction can be extremely serious.
At the very minimum, conviction for a domestic violence crime requires the defendant to attend a 26-week anger management class as part of satisfying probation requirements. These courses are expensive and time-consuming. Even a first-time domestic violence conviction may also carry mandatory jail time.
You deserve a strong defense if you have been arrested on a domestic violence charge.
