Tag Archives: Miami Domestic Violence Attorneys
Can the Police Enter My Home If I’m Accused of Domestic Violence?
If you are accused of domestic violence or under suspicion for any other state crime, how you deal with the police is critical. Remember, you have a constitutional right not to speak or be compelled to incriminate yourself. The police may also not conduct an “unreasonable” search of your home, car, or other property… Read More »
Child Abuse Hotline Takes No Action, Child Dies
Earlier this February in Tampa Bay, a 5-year-old girl was thrown off a bridge and killed. The child’s followed not one, but two calls to the Department of Children and Families– neither of which resulted in an investigation. If you notice the warning signs of a child in danger of physical abuse, you should… Read More »
George Zimmerman Arrested for Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can occur even with high-profile individuals. George Zimmerman attracted national attention in 2012 following the confrontation that resulted in the death of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin. After a protracted legal battle, a jury held Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder. Recently, however, Zimmerman is back in the news with allegations of domestic… Read More »
NFL Players Accused of Domestic Violence Return to the Field
The legal system provides several mechanisms of support for victims of domestic violence, including restraining orders, injunctions for protection, and a Batterer’s Intervention Program. Accusations of domestic violence can lead to the alleged perpetrator losing custody of their children, receiving less money in a divorce, or even being deported. As a result, the law… Read More »