Monthly Archives: August 2020
Is Repeatedly “Re-Tagging” Someone on Facebook Considered Cyberstalking?
Cyberstalking is often a component of domestic violence cases. Individuals can use the Internet to harass, threaten, or even terrorize their victims. In many cases, these victims can seek an injunction against cyberstalking under Florida law. At the same time, conduct that is merely annoying or offensive remains constitutionally protected speech under the First… Read More »
Can My Accuser Raise New Domestic Violence Allegations Against Me in Court?
Domestic violence cases are often emotionally charged affairs. But as with any legal matter, the actual process of requesting a domestic violence injunction requires all parties to observe certain formalities. One of them is the petitioner’s duty to inform the respondent of the charges against them prior to any judicial hearing. Put another way,… Read More »
Will an Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy Stop the Sale of My House?
One of the key benefits of filing for bankruptcy is the automatic stay. This puts an immediate halt to any debt collection activity on the part of your creditors until the bankruptcy court has a chance to review your petition. This includes any foreclosure proceedings on your home or other real property. A stay… Read More »
Can Prosecutors Introduce Evidence of My Alleged “Prior Bad Acts” at My Criminal Trial?
If you are tried for a crime in Florida, the prosecution is generally banned from introducing any evidence that is solely designed to paint you as a “bad character” to the jury. In other words, most evidence regarding your “prior bad acts” are inadmissible, unless those acts are similar to the one you are… Read More »