Courts in Florida and throughout the country have to take allegations of domestic abuse seriously. If they don't, there is a chance that future victims won't have any method of holding their abusers accountable for their actions. Each year, it is estimated that...
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Domestic Violence
Studies find that domestic violence rates vary by ethnic group
Individuals who are in situations of violence being perpetrated by an intimate partner are encouraged to seek help. Counselors and other professionals in this realm understand that each situation is different and requires its own exit strategy. Domestic violence is a...
Understanding domestic violence in Orlando, FL
While the term domestic violence isn't new, many Florida residents don't understand what domestic violence really means. Read on to learn what domestic violence is, the types of domestic violence, and what individuals should do if they have a domestic violence case....
Siblings and Situations Related to Domestic Violence
Sadly, incidents associated with domestic violence occur often in Florida. Law enforcement may respond to a neighbor's 911 call after the neighbor heard a violent argument escalate into physical violence. Upon arriving on the scene, the police offices may discover...
Mayweather fight shined light on Domestic Abuse Cases
Last night, Floyd Mayweather dominated Manny Pacquiao in the heavily anticipated super-fight. Before the fight, the story that dominated the news was Mayweather's history with domestic abuse. It shined a light on this nationwide epidemic and showed that no matter what...
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence is a hot topic in the media due to professional athletes getting arrested for these charges without much consequence. Because of this unwanted attention prosecutors and Judges may react harshly and impose larger sentences for these...
Domestic abuser or victim of false allegations?
With domestic abuse cases all over the news right now, it is important to understand the issue. Many women are caught in abuses relationships with husbands, boyfriends, etc. But as a defense attorney it is crucial to remember that not every "domestic abuse" case is...
Stiff penalties for Domestic Violence
Thanks to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's tough stance on domestic violence, it seems that this issue is now at the forefront of not just the sports world, but also of everyday life. With the Ray Rice situation and the upcoming situation involving Ray McDonald, it's...
Domestic Violence has no winners
Domestic violence is a murky section of the criminal justice system. It's of such an intimate and passionate nature, that quite often alleged victims and the accused will reconcile before the truth of the matter ever comes to light.However, the accuser can't have the...
Man bites, the law bites back
They say that the dating scene can be weird. Especially when it turns into a crime scene.A man in Orlando was arrested the other day after police said he bit his date on the shoulder. Why would he do something this crazy? He told police because other men were paying...
